Cessna 210 Centurion

$44,000 retractable gear Cessna introduced in the late 1950s

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C210 1957–1986 Active $44,000 (1967)

The Cessna 210 Centurion is a six-seat, high-performance, retractable-gear, single-engine high-wing general aviation aircraft produced from 1957 to 1986. The aircraft was a remarkably high-performing load-hauler with its ability to carry serious loads at reasonable speeds and for its ability to fly almost five hours with its 90 gallons of fuel.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Continental IO-520L
Engine type
Piston
Power
300 hp · 224 kW
Avionics
—
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
6
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 7 in  ·  1.10 m
Cabin height
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Cabin length
7 ft 10 in  ·  2.40 m
Exterior length
28 ft 3 in  ·  8.60 m
Tail height
9 ft 8 in  ·  2.95 m
Fuselage diameter
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Wing span
36 ft 9 in  ·  11.20 m
Baggage volume
21 ft³  ·  0.6 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
4,000 lb  ·  1,800 kg
Max landing weight
3,500 lb  ·  1,600 kg
Max payload
1,700 lb  ·  750 kg
Fuel capacity
90 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
204 kt  ·  235 mph  ·  378 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
58 kt  ·  67 mph  ·  107 km/h
Range
900 nm  ·  1,040 mi  ·  1,670 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
27,000 ft  ·  8,200 m
Rate of climb
930 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,150 ft  ·  660 m
Landing distance
1,510 ft  ·  460 m
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Cessna P210N

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Operational Context

In late 1959, the Cessna 210 was introduced to the aviation market. The aircraft was developed into 26 model variants. The earlier versions, Cessna 210 and 210A had four seats and powered by a Continental IO-470 engine with a rated thrust of 260 horsepower. In 1961, the fuselage and wing were entirely restructured; the fuselage became wider and deeper, and there was an added third window on the side. The semi-Fowler flaps were stretched outboard which gave way for a lower landing speed.

In 1964, the 210D was introduced. This version is powered by a Continental IO-520-A engine with a rated thrust of 285 horsepower. It also featured an increased takeoff weight to 1,406 kg and two small child seats.

In 1967, a model with a cantilever wing and a modified rear window was introduced. The takeoff weight was increased to 1,542 kg. It was designated as the 210G.

In 1970, the first full six-seat variant was developed. Designated as the 210K- it is powered by an IO-520-L engine with 300 horsepower limited to five minutes. It also features new landing gears, a bigger cabin, and an increased weight to 1,724 kg.

In 1972, the 210L version was developed. It featured nose-mounted landing lights and a 24V electrical system.

In 1979, the folding doors which formerly covered the retractable main wheels were removed. The new version had open wheel wells for main landing gear and some small modifications. It was designated as the 210N.

The model 210 was a conventional aspirated version. A turbocharged T210 and a pressurized P210 were also offered. In 1970, the Centurion II was introduced. It is equipped with improved avionics and also offered normally aspirated and turbocharged type or Turbo Centurion II. The fewest and most costly versions were the T210R and P210R.

The Cessna 210s were produced from 1957 to 1986 with a total of 9,240 aircraft built.