The Complete History of the Diamond DA40
Chronology of Major Improvements over the past two decades complied into a 54 minute detailed video and PDF document with timecodes.
Which Model Year DA40 is Best for Me?
This is a question our team receives every week. The DA40 is a capable, economical, and statistically safe aircraft designed in the late 1990s and first launched in 2000. Less than 25 years old, we've seen quite a few advancements over the years.
How can I learn about the Yearly Improvements?
Our team created the only resource that complies every major and minor DA40 advancement in one place. We've developed this list from personally flying each version as they were released.
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Which Model Year DA40 is Best for Me?
This is a question our team receives every week. The DA40 is a capable, economical, and statistically safe aircraft designed in the late 1990s and first launched in 2000. Less than 25 years old, we've seen quite a few advancements over the years.
How can I learn about the Yearly Improvements?
Our team created the only resource that complies every major and minor DA40 advancement in one place. We've developed this list from personally flying each version as they were released.
The DA40 Over the Years
The Original DA40-180
Manufactured from 2000 to 2003.
DA40-180 with G1000
Manufactured from 2004 to 2006
DA40 XL
Manufactured from 2007 to 2008
DA40 XLS
Manufactured from 2008 to 2012
DA40 XLT
Manufactured from 2013 to Present
DA40 NG
Manufactured from 2016 to Present
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