The Diamond DA50 RG
A modern 5-seat aircraft built for efficiency, safety, and travel
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The Diamond DA50
A modern 5-seat aircraft built for efficiency, safety, and travel
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Why Pilots Love the DA50
The Diamond DA50 RG raises the bar in single‑engine aircraft, delivering a refined blend of space, power and sophistication that appeals equally to discerning pilots and their passengers. With its 300 hp Continental CD‑300 jet‑fuel engine, premium cabin seating five, and a fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, the DA50 presents a flying experience that feels both modern and elevated.
Combine that with an all‑composite airframe, jet‑fuel efficiency, and a strong manufacturer emphasis on safety, and it’s easy to see why the DA50 is increasingly the choice for pilots who want performance, comfort and confidence in one aircraft.
Diamond DA40 Specs
Performance numbers and key features that set the DA40 apart from other four-seat aircraft.
12 gal/hr fuel burn
Consumption at max range (34.1 I/h)
Continental CD-300 turbocharged, FADEC controlled jet fuel engine with 300 hp TOP / 270 hp MCP
181 kts max speed
(16,000 ft, MCP)
57 kts stall speed, landing configuration
20,000 ft service ceiling
Max operating altitude
1,050 ft/min max rate of climb (MSL)
750 nm max range
Includes auxiliary tanks which are standard in the USA
9 US gal/hr fuel consumption at max range
5 seat capacity
Comfortable access for all on board is assured through the two forward gull wing doors and the huge rear door that provides access to all rear seats
1,232 lbs useful load
Your baggage is safely stowed in the rear of the cabin, offering you maximum loading capability for any kind of mission
Diamond DA50 Specs
Performance numbers and key features that set the DA50 apart from other five-seat aircraft.
12 gal/hr fuel burn
Consumption at max range (34.1 I/h)
Continental CD-300 turbocharged, FADEC controlled jet fuel engine with 300 hp TOP / 270 hp MCP
181 kts max speed
(16,000 ft, MCP)
57 kts stall speed, landing configuration
20,000 ft service ceiling
Max operating altitude
1,050 ft/min max rate of climb (MSL)
750 nm max range
Includes auxiliary tanks which are standard in the USA
9 US gal/hr fuel consumption at max range
5 seat capacity
Comfortable access for all on board is assured through the two forward gull wing doors and the huge rear door that provides access to all rear seats
1,232 lbs useful load
Your baggage is safely stowed in the rear of the cabin, offering you maximum loading capability for any kind of mission
Experience a Virtual Demo Flight
The DA50 RG has a sleek carbon composite airframe paired with a geared, liquid-cooled, turbo-charged and jet-A1-fueled engine. These factors combined offer the ultimate experience in handling, stability, and control.
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Design and Comfort
The DA50 RG offers a premium cabin experience designed to impress both pilots and passengers. Spacious and refined, it features generous front seats with adjustable backrests, a 60/40 split-folding rear bench, and exceptional leg, shoulder, and headroom for all on board.
For added convenience and comfort, standard and available features include premium leather interior options, large gull-wing cabin doors, a dedicated cargo door, and ample baggage space in the rear of the cabin—making the DA50 RG ideal for cross-country travel with family, friends, or gear.
Safety Record and Features
Diamond’s industry leading safety record is the result of our commitment to protecting you and your passengers with a long list of active and passive safety features.
Active safety features help prevent accidents in the first place and serve as the first and most important line of defense. Passive safety features are designed to reduce the chance and severity of injury if the unexpected happens.
The DA50 RG delivers outstanding handling, stability and control, ease of operation, and built in structural and system redundancies. Its strong carbon composite airframe is designed for aerodynamic efficiency and maximum occupant protection.
Propulsion and Avionics
The DA50 RG is powered by the 300 hp Continental Aerospace Technologies CD-300. The CD-300 is a geared, liquid-cooled, turbo-charged and jet-A1-fueled engine controlled by two redundant full FADEC. Pilot workload is lightened using a single lever power control that adjusts thrust and propeller RPM’s automatically. The extra benefits of operating a jet fuel powered aircraft are low emissions, low fuel consumption and global availability.
The 3 blade MT hydraulic variable pitch propeller features advanced blade geometry with state of the art aerodynamic airfoils for efficient performance, smoothness and low noise. The blades are built in natural composite design which leads to an exceptional vibration damping behavior and reduced weight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DA50 RG is powered by a 300 hp Continental CD-300 turbodiesel that runs on Jet-A fuel.
New 2026 DA50 RGs list around $1.15 million, with used examples typically over $1 million.
The DA50 uses Jet-A (or equivalent) fuel, thanks to its Continental CD-300 engine.
Its wingspan is approximately 44 ft (13.41 m).
It features the Garmin G1000 NXi flight desk with the GFC 700 autopilot system.
It has usable fuel capacity of about 49 US gal (185 l / 148 kg).
The Continental CD-300 is rated at 300 hp (top) / ~272 hp MCP
Its service ceiling is 20,000 ft (6,096 m).
With full fuel (~326 lbs usable fuel) and a useful load ~1,210 lbs, the payload for occupants/baggage is in the ballpark of ~880 lbs (approx).
No full-airframe parachute, but its strong structure and systems offer high passive safety.
Typically ~850–900 lbs, depending on equipment. With 40-50 gal fuel aboard (~300 lbs), figure ~550–600 lbs for people/bags.
Yes—its single-lever FADEC engine control and balanced handling make it pilot-friendly.
It needs roughly 2,400 feet to clear an obstacle on takeoff and just over 2,200 feet to land.
Powerplant
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Engine |
Continental CD-300 turbocharged, FADEC controlled jet fuel engine with 300 hp TOP / 270 hp MCP |
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Propeller |
MT propeller MTV-12-D/210-56 |
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Fuel grades |
Jet A-1 |
Performance (max. mass)
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Max. speed (16,000 ft, MCP) |
335 km/h TAS | 181 kts TAS | ||
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Cruise speed (14,000 ft) | 319 km/h TAS | 172 kts TAS | ||
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Stall speed, landing configuration
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107 km/h TAS | 58 kts TAS | ||
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Rate of climb (ISA SL) |
5.3 m/s1 | 1,050 ft/min1 | ||
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Max. range (incl. 30 min. reserve) |
1,389 km | 750 nm | ||
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Fuel consumption |
31.4 l/h |
9 US gal/h | ||
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Take-off ground roll (ISA SL) |
381 m |
1,250 ft | ||
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Landing ground roll (ISA SL) |
344 m | 1,129 ft | ||
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Max. operating altitude |
6,096 m | 20,000 ft | ||
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Max. demonstrated crosswind |
37 km/h |
20 kts |
Dimensions
Mass and Loading
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Seats |
5 | - | ||
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Empty weight |
1,440 kg | 3,175 lbs | ||
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Useful load |
559 kg | 1,232 lbs | ||
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Max. take off mass |
1,999 kg | 4,407 lbs | ||
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Fuel capacity |
195 lt | 51.5 US gal |
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Reach out to us to see if this plane is a good fit for your mission.
