Cargo Airplanes
Cessna Super Cargomaster
ICAO: C208
Overview
The Cessna 408 SkyCourier is a high-wing twin-turboprop developed for cargo and commuter markets. Introduced in the early 2020s, it was designed with a focus on freight efficiency. The aircraft serves both cargo and passenger operators.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 1,100 shp · 820 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000 NXi
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 19
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 54 ft 10 in · 16.71 m
- Tail height
- 20 ft 0 in · 6.09 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 6 ft 11 in · 2.10 m
- Wing span
- 72 ft 0 in · 21.95 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- —
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 5,950 lb · 2,700 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Max cruise speed
- 200 kt · 230 mph · 370 km/h
- Maximum speed
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- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
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- Range
- 900 nm · 1,040 mi · 1,670 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- —
- Takeoff distance
- 3,300 ft · 1,010 m
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Cessna 408 SkyCourier — twin-turboprop utility transport
The SkyCourier first flew in 2020 and entered service in 2022. It was developed as a clean-sheet design with a large cargo door and flat floor optimized for freight operations. The aircraft features a fixed landing gear and high-wing configuration.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engines producing approximately 1,100 shaft horsepower each, the SkyCourier cruises at around 200 knots (370 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 19,000 pounds (8,618 kg). The passenger version seats up to 19 occupants.
The SkyCourier targets cargo operators and regional airlines. Its design emphasizes low operating costs and ease of maintenance. The aircraft expands Cessna’s presence in the utility turboprop segment.
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