Cessna Caravan
IOC: 1985
Total Production: 1,721
Also Known As
Caravan 675
Cessna 208 Caravan
Cessna 208B
Grand Caravan
Super CargoMaster
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
Cessna Aircraft Company
Power plant:
PT6A-114A
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Description:
The Cessna Caravan, 208 model, is a single turboprop aircraft used in operations such as passenger and freight transport, aerial mapping and medical evacuation. The Caravan was introduced in 1985 powered by a single PT6A-114 turboprop rated at 600-hp driving a three-blade propeller. The engine was replaced by the current 675-hp PT6A-114A in 1998. The Cessna 208B features a longer fuselage which is the basis for the Grand Caravan passenger turboprop and Super CargoMaster freight aircraft. So far, Cessna Aircraft Company has produced more than 1,700 Caravan turboprops in all models accumulating more than 10 million flight hours by 2007.
The Cessna Caravan can be configured for up to 12 passengers in the cabin. An aftermarket kit is available to configure the Caravan for amphibious operations with floats, making it a versatile tool in wilderness areas. Provided with the Oasis interior, the Caravan is a business-class aircraft featuring fully articulating and reclining leather seats, color coordinated leathers, fabrics, carpets and cabinetry, along with several entertainment and refreshment choices. The production Caravans available from early 2008 are equipped with Garmin G1000 integrated avionics package with glass cockpit and TKS ice protection. The Caravan 675 has a maximum range of 965 nm carrying a 1,500-lb payload cruising at 186 ktas.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 11
Dimensions: Cabin Volume 254 cu ft (), Fuel Tank Capacity 335 gl (1,273 l), Height 15 ft, Length 38 ft, Propeller Diameter 106 in, Wingspan 52 ft
Weights: Fuel Load 2,248 lb (1,020 kg), Max Landing Weight 7,800 lb (3,538 kg), Max Ramp Weight 8,035 lb (3,645 kg), Max Takeoff Weight 8,000 kg (17,637 lb), Min Weight 4,239 lb (1,923 kg), Payload 3,796 lb (1,722 kg)
Performance: Cabin Height 4 ft (1.3 m), Cabin Length 13 ft (3.9 m), Cabin Width 5 ft (1.6 m), Ceiling 25,000 ft (7,620 m), Climb Rate 1,234 fpm (), Cruise Speed 186 KTAS (), Landing Run Distance 745 ft (227 m), Max Range 965 nautical mile () carrying a 1,500-lb payload, Stall Speed 61 KTAS (), Take Off Run Distance 1,160 ft (354 m)
Power: Power 675 hp
Other: Number of Engines 1, Propeller Blades 3
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008
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