THE SINGLE ENGINE SHOWDOWN. Enjoy this full NOSE TO NOSE COMPARISON video of the most popular training aircraft ever built -- the Cessna 172 VS the technologically advanced Jet-A burning Diamond DA40 NG. Which airplane is right for you? In this video we dig into the history, specs and safety characteristics of each airplane and MUCH more! The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is an American four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955, more 172s have been built than any other aircraft. The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is an Austrian four-seat, single-engine, light aircraft constructed from composite materials. The aircraft is known for its exceptional operating economics and mild-mannered handling characteristics, and being the first popular piston aircraft to run exclusively on jet fuel. Jump to a category below: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Specs 01:04 C172 History 01:31 DA40 Specs 01:59 Pricing (estimate) 02:20 Construction & Materials 06:03 DA40 Wing Design 12:07 C172 Powerplant 13:38 DA40 Powerplant 14:22 Props 14:52 Fuel Types 15:51 Doors & Storage 17:21 Entering/Exiting & Seats 20:19 Visibility 22:01 Outro WHO ARE WE? ---------------------------- LifeStyle Aviation is the leading seller of modern aircraft in North America and also delivers aircraft worldwide. The company sells Diamond, Cessna, Cirrus, ICON, Piper aircraft and other modern brands. LifeStyle Aviation has also invested in being the leading provider of diesel single- and twin-engine Jet-A piston aircraft, including the DA40 NG, DA42, and the all-new DA62. LifeStyle Aviation also created the unique DiamondShare program (DiamondShare.com) that provides attractive shared access to modern aircraft, allowing people to justify the plane of their dreams and “Make the Dollars Make Sense.”