Diamond DA62 vs Diamond DA42
The Diamond DA42 Twin Star (~170 kt, four-seat) and DA62 (~190 kt, seven-seat) are the two Diamond composite twins — the DA42 is the multi-engine trainer and light family twin; the DA62 is the larger seven-seat family hauler with the more powerful Austro AE330 engines.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 62
- Median asking
- $1,401,151
- Range
- $1,042,000–$1,880,564
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 40
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 2016–2026
- For sale now
- 46
- Median asking
- $699,900
- Range
- $520,774–$1,100,160
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 20
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2005–2026
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Diamond DA62 | Diamond DA42 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 7 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Diamond DA62 | Diamond DA42 |
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| Price Range | $1,042,000 – $1,880,564 | $520,774 – $1,100,160 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Cruise Speed | 175 kts (324 km/h) | 170 kts (315 km/h) |
| Range | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) | 1,050 nm (1,945 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) | 3,935 lbs (1,785 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,300 lbs (590 kg) | 940 lbs (426 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 79.0 gal (299 L) | 50.0 gal (189 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 14.0 GPH (53 L/h) | 12.0 GPH (45 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,800 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $30,000 | $28,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $20,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $160 | $150 |
| Engines | 2 x Diesel | 2 x Diesel |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateDiamond DA62
Diamond DA42
Which Should You Buy: Diamond DA62 or Diamond DA42?
Bottom line: Choose the DA42 for multi-engine training, four-seat operations and lower acquisition cost. Step up to the DA62 for seven seats, ~20 kt more cruise and the AE330's more powerful diesel engines — the family-hauler mission. Both share Jet-A diesel operating economics. ================================================================ # HAWKER (6 нових пар — mid-size jet rivals) ================================================================
Pick the DA62 if…
- More seats — 7 vs 4.
- Faster cruise — 175 kts vs 170 kts.
- Longer range — 1100 nm vs 1050 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 2004.
- More inventory — 62 listings vs 44.
Pick the DA42 if…
- Budget matters — from $520,774 vs $1,042,000, you save ~$521,226.
- Lower operating cost — ~$150/hr vs $160/hr.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.