Specifications
Diamond DA42 Twin Star numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
3up to 3 in a high-density layoutRange
1,210 nm1,392 statute milesCruise speed
176 kt203 mphService ceiling
18,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficIn service since
2004Diamond AircraftHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Diamond DA42 Twin Star
Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.
Runway needed
~3,000 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
1,210 nmtransatlantic needs a stop- London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
- Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
- Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — needs a fuel stop
Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.
Alternatives
Other pistons we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Diamond DA42 Twin Star charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Diamond DA42 Twin Star?
We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Diamond DA42 Twin Star: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Diamond DA42 Twin Star carry?
3 in the normal charter layout and up to 3 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.
How far can the Diamond DA42 Twin Star fly?
1,210 nautical miles (1,392 statute miles) at a 176 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
Which airports can the Diamond DA42 Twin Star use?
As a piston it typically needs about 3,000 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
Price a Diamond DA42 Twin Star on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.