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| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair | Diamond |
| Category | Piston Twin | Piston Twin |
| Typical mission | Short haul | Short haul |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| Indicative price (USD) | $1.1m | $950k |
| Performance | ||
| Range (nm) | 1,820 | 1,225 |
| Passengers (max) | 5 | 4 |
| Cruise speed (ktas) | 165 | 190 |
| Max operating altitude (ft) | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Powerplant and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × IO-360-A1B6 | 2 × AE300 (168 hp each) |
| Max payload (lb) | 1,499 | 1,276 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cabin width (in) | 46 (1.17 m) | 45 (1.14 m) |
| Cabin height (in) | 47 (1.19 m) | 46 (1.17 m) |
| Cabin length (in) | 70 (1.78 m) | 99.8 (2.53 m) |
| Baggage (cu ft) | 23 | 15 |
| Avionics and history | ||
| Avionics | Varies by airframe (analog/Garmin GNS 430/GTN 750 retrofits; G1000 NXi on some 2013+ units) | Garmin G1000 NXi (GFC 700 autopilot) |
| Costs | ||
| Cost per year at 300 hrs (USD) | $230k to $490k | $230k to $490k |
| Fixed costs per year (USD) | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance | $110k to $290kCrew, hangar, insurance |
| Hourly cost (USD per hr) | $410 to $680Fuel and maintenance | $410 to $680Fuel and maintenance |
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P68C1,820
DA42 VI1,225
P68C$230k to $490k
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