Cessna Caravan Amphibian

The turboprop utility aircraft built for water and runway operations alike

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C208 1996–Present Active $1.8 million

The Cessna Caravan Amphibian is a float-equipped variant of the popular Cessna 208 Caravan. Designed for operations from both land and water, it supports regional transport and remote access missions. The aircraft combines turboprop reliability with amphibious versatility.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
675 shp · 503 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
14
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 3 in  ·  1.60 m
Cabin height
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Cabin length
12 ft 10 in  ·  3.90 m
Exterior length
39 ft 1 in  ·  11.90 m
Tail height
17 ft 7 in  ·  5.36 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 7 in  ·  1.70 m
Wing span
52 ft 2 in  ·  15.90 m
Baggage volume
113 ft³  ·  3.2 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
8,750 lb  ·  3,950 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
3,200 lb  ·  1,450 kg
Fuel capacity
340 gal · 1,300 L · 1,000 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
162 kt  ·  186 mph  ·  300 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
75 kt  ·  86 mph  ·  139 km/h
Range
875 nm  ·  1,010 mi  ·  1,620 km
Fuel burn
2.36 nm/gal  ·  1.15 km/L
Ceiling
20,000 ft  ·  6,100 m
Rate of climb
939 ft/min  ·  5 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,350 ft  ·  710 m
Landing distance
1,050 ft  ·  320 m
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Operational Context

Cessna Caravan Amphibian — single-engine amphibious turboprop

The Cessna 208 Caravan first flew in 1982 as a rugged single-engine turboprop utility aircraft. Amphibious variants equipped with floats and retractable landing gear soon followed, allowing operations from lakes, rivers, and conventional runways. The design retained the Caravan’s high-wing configuration and fixed landing gear geometry integrated into float structures.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 675 shaft horsepower depending on variant, the Caravan Amphibian cruises at around 170 knots (315 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 8,750 pounds (3,970 kg). It can carry up to nine passengers depending on configuration.

The amphibious Caravan has proven valuable in remote regions where infrastructure is limited. Operators use it for passenger transport, cargo delivery, and tourism services. Its blend of water and runway capability has made it one of the most successful modern amphibious utility aircraft.