Diamond aircraft financing
Diamond Aircraft, headquartered in Austria with production in Canada, builds composite trainers and tourers — DA20, DA40, DA42 and DA62 — including Austro Engine diesel models that burn Jet-A.
Financing notes: Diamonds finance like other certified aircraft. Composite airframes call for inspectors familiar with the type, and diesel models have engine-specific maintenance intervals worth pricing into your budget.
Diamond models compared
Typical mid-market price and estimated payment at 7.75% APR (September 2026), using common lender down-payment and term guidelines.
| Model | Years | Seats | Cruise | Typical price | Down / term | Est. payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA20-C1 | 1998-present | 2 | 119 kts | $85,000 | 15% / 15 yrs | $680/mo |
| DA40-180 | 2001-present | 4 | 147 kts | $200,000 | 15% / 20 yrs | $1,396/mo |
| DA42 Twin Star (twin) | 2004-present | 4 | 190 kts | $420,000 | 20% / 15 yrs | $3,163/mo |
| DA62 (twin) | 2015-present | 7 | 192 kts | $950,000 | 20% / 15 yrs | $7,154/mo |
Principal and interest only. Prices are typical asking ranges from our database; verify a specific aircraft with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook.
Diamond ownership costs and buyer guides
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesDiamond DA20 Buyer's Guide: DA20-C1 vs DA20-A1 as a First Airplane
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesDiamond DA20 for Sport Pilots: Checking MOSAIC Eligibility, Insurance and Financing
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesDiamond DA40 Buyer's Guide: DA40-180 vs DA40 NG, Trainer Time and What to Inspect
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesDiamond DA40 to DA50 RG Upgrade: Two Endorsements, Insurance, Jet-A Costs and Financing
- Cost of OwnershipDiamond DA20 Cost of Ownership: DA20-C1 and A1 Katana Annual Budget and Loan Line
- Cost of OwnershipDiamond DA40-180 Cost of Ownership: Composite Airframe, Avgas Budget and Resale
- Cost of OwnershipDiamond DA40 NG Cost of Ownership: Jet-A vs 100LL Economics and the AE300 Engine
- Cost of OwnershipDiamond DA42 Twin Star Cost of Ownership: Diesel Twin Budget, Engine Reserves and Loan Line
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Diamond financing FAQs
How much does a used Diamond aircraft cost?
Across the 4 Diamond models we track, typical mid-market prices run from about $85,000 (DA20-C1) to $950,000 (DA62). Condition, engine time and avionics move individual airplanes well above or below those figures.
What is the payment on a Diamond aircraft loan?
At 7.75% APR with typical down payments and terms, estimated payments for a mid-market Diamond range from about $680 to $7,154 per month, depending on the model. See the table on this page for each model.