Compare Diamond Aircraft DA40 XLT vs Maule Aircraft M-9 235i
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| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Maule Aircraft |
| Aircraft Type | DA40 XLT | M-9 235i |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $485,000 | $355,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 125 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.88 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.22 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 137 |
| Max Range (nm) | 790 | 876 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 900 | 1100 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2646 | 2800 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2535 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 1746 | 1700 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 900 | 1100 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 300 | 510 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 600 | 590 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 38.2 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Length (ft) | 26.5 | 23.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 42 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft | Maule Aircraft |
| Model | IO-360 M1A | I0-540-W1A5 |
| Horsepower | 180 | 235 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 50 | 85 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | 48 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | JPI EDM-930 |
| PFD | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | MT Propeller | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Constant | 3-Blade Composite |
| Prop Diameter | - | 80 |
| Gear Type | Fixed Nose-Wheel | Tail-Wheel Alum Spring |
| Wheel Size | - | 8 x 6 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 137 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 142 | - |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 178 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | 52 | 40 |
| Max Range (nm) | 790 | 876 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 7.6 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1000 | 406 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1000 | 791 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1000 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | 1750 | 900 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 910 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 16400 | 20000 |