Diamond DA40 Tundra Star Model Guide
Diamond DA40 Tundra Star · Model Guide
Overview
The Diamond DA40 Tundra Star is a four-seat composite single. It is the DA40 NG with a rough terrain landing gear, powered by the 168 hp Austro AE300 jet fuel piston engine. Bigger wheels and a reinforced gear suit ruts and uneven strips. The performance figures below are DA40 NG base data. Diamond says some of them may vary on the Tundra Star.
- Rough terrain gear: bigger wheels on main and nose gear, new rims and reinforced structure for uneven strips.
- The 168 hp AE300 runs on jet fuel. DA40 NG data shows 5.1 US gal/hr at 60% power.
- DA40 NG base list price is $583,100 USD. The Tundra Star rough terrain gear option is $26,330 (prices effective January 1, 2023).
- Brochure data is approximate. Weights, climb, range and max speed may vary on the Tundra Star.
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 168
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,888
- Fuel capacity standard (gal) ·
- 28
- Fuel capacity long range (gal) ·
- 39
- Rough terrain gear added weight (lb) ·
- 22
Performance
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 1,043
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 1,302
- Fuel burn 60 percent (gph) ·
- 5.1
- Max operating altitude (ft) ·
- 16,400
- Cruise speed 60 percent (kt) ·
- 124
- Max demonstrated crosswind (kt) ·
- 25
V-speeds
- STALL_SPEED_LANDING_CONFIGURATION_KTS ·
- 60
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,888
- Rough terrain gear added weight (lb) ·
- 22
What engine does the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star use?
The Diamond DA40 Tundra Star uses the turbocharged 168 hp Austro Engine AE300 jet fuel piston engine. It has a single power lever and a redundant digital engine control.
What fuel does it burn?
The Diamond DA40 Tundra Star's AE300 engine uses jet fuel. The brochure lists Jet A-1, Jet A, TC-1 and PT. It does not list avgas for this engine.
How much fuel can it carry?
On the DA40 NG base data, the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star line has 39 US gal with long range tanks and 28 US gal without. Check which tanks a given aircraft has.
What does the rough terrain gear cost?
For the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star, the rough terrain landing gear with larger wheels is a $26,330 option on the DA40 NG. The base DA40 NG lists at $583,100 USD (January 1, 2023, ex factory, excluding taxes).
What is the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star Model Guide?
The Diamond DA40 Tundra Star Model Guide is a model guide for the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star, dated 2026.
What year was the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star Model Guide published?
The Diamond DA40 Tundra Star Model Guide — the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Diamond DA40 Tundra Star.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Diamond DA40 Tundra Starmanuals & documents
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Engine, fuel and gear
The Tundra Star uses the turbocharged 168 hp Austro AE300 engine with a single power lever. The Tundra Star brochure lists Jet A-1, Jet A, TC-1 and PT fuels. Diamond's NG data adds TS-1, RT, No. 3 Jet Fuel and JP-8. The rough terrain gear has larger wheels, a improved wheel base, new rims and tougher structures. It adds 22 lb.
Performance (DA40 NG base data)
At maximum mass the NG shows a cruise of 124 kts TAS at 60% power at 14,000 ft, burning 5.1 US gal/hr. Stall speed in landing configuration is 60 kts IAS. Take-off ground roll is 1,302 ft and landing roll is 1,043 ft at ISA sea level. Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 25 kts and maximum operating altitude is 16,400 ft.
What to check when buying
Confirm the actual empty weight, useful load, climb and range of the specific aircraft. Diamond says these may vary on the Tundra Star. Confirm that the rough terrain gear is fitted, because it is a $26,330 option. Check whether it has the 39 US gal long range tanks (28 US gal without) and the optional GFC 700 autopilot ($36,800).
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Safety notes
- Range figures exclude taxi, take-off, climb, descent and reserve fuel. Plan your fuel reserves yourself.
- Specifications are approximate and may change without notice. Verify them against the aircraft's own flight manual.
- Maximum demonstrated crosswind on the NG is 25 kts. Rough-field operation is not covered by any performance figure in these documents.
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Full document text
Diamond DA40 Tundra Star Model Guide The Diamond DA40 Tundra Star is a four-seat composite single. It is the DA40 NG with a rough terrain landing gear, powered by the 168 hp Austro AE300 jet fuel piston engine. Bigger wheels and a reinforced gear suit ruts and uneven strips. The performance figures below are DA40 NG base data. Diamond says some of them may vary on the Tundra Star. • Rough terrain gear: bigger wheels on main and nose gear, new rims and reinforced structure for uneven strips. • The 168 hp AE300 runs on jet fuel. DA40 NG data shows 5.1 US gal/hr at 60% power. • DA40 NG base list price is $583,100 USD. The Tundra Star rough terrain gear option is $26,330 (prices effective January 1, 2023). • Brochure data is approximate. Weights, climb, range and max speed may vary on the Tundra Star. Engine, fuel and gear The Tundra Star uses the turbocharged 168 hp Austro AE300 engine with a single power lever. The Tundra Star brochure lists Jet A-1, Jet A, TC-1 and PT fuels. Diamond's NG data adds TS-1, RT, No. 3 Jet Fuel and JP-8. The rough terrain gear has larger wheels, a improved wheel base, new rims and tougher structures. It adds 22 lb. Performance (DA40 NG base data) At maximum mass the NG shows a cruise of 124 kts TAS at 60% power at 14,000 ft, burning 5.1 US gal/hr. Stall speed in landing configuration is 60 kts IAS. Take-off ground roll is 1,302 ft and landing roll is 1,043 ft at ISA sea level. Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 25 kts and maximum operating altitude is 16,400 ft. What to check when buying Confirm the actual empty weight, useful load, climb and range of the specific aircraft. Diamond says these may vary on the Tundra Star. Confirm that the rough terrain gear is fitted, because it is a $26,330 option. Check whether it has the 39 US gal long range tanks (28 US gal without) and the optional GFC 700 autopilot ($36,800). Safety notes: • Range figures exclude taxi, take-off, climb, descent and reserve fuel. Plan your fuel reserves yourself. • Specifications are approximate and may change without notice. Verify them against the aircraft's own flight manual. • Maximum demonstrated crosswind on the NG is 25 kts. Rough-field operation is not covered by any performance figure in these documents.