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Cessna 350 Corvalis
ICAO: COL3
Overview
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a high-wing single-engine turboprop introduced in the 1980s. Known for durability and versatility, it serves cargo, commuter, and special mission operators. The aircraft is widely used in remote environments.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Pratt And Whitney PT6A-114A
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 675 shp · 503 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000 glass cockpit
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 14
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 5 ft 4 in · 1.63 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 6 in · 1.37 m
- Cabin length
- 17 ft 4 in · 5.28 m
- Exterior length
- 37 ft 9 in · 11.50 m
- Tail height
- 14 ft 9 in · 4.50 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 7 in · 1.70 m
- Wing span
- 52 ft 2 in · 15.90 m
- Baggage volume
- 31 ft³ · 0.9 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 8,000 lb · 3,650 kg
- Max landing weight
- 7,800 lb · 3,550 kg
- Max payload
- 3,050 lb · 1,400 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 340 gal · 1,300 L · 1,000 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 186 kt · 214 mph · 344 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 61 kt · 70 mph · 113 km/h
- Range
- 1,070 nm · 1,230 mi · 1,980 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.78 nm/gal · 1.36 km/L
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,234 ft/min · 6 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,050 ft · 630 m
- Landing distance
- 1,620 ft · 500 m
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Operational Context
Cessna 208 Caravan — single-engine turboprop utility aircraft
The Caravan first flew in 1982 and entered service in 1984. It features a high-wing design, fixed landing gear, and large cargo door. The aircraft was designed for rugged operations from short or unpaved runways.
Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 675 shaft horsepower, the Caravan cruises at around 180 knots (333 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg). Seating typically ranges up to nine passengers, with cargo variants carrying substantial freight loads.
The Caravan has been produced in large numbers and exported globally. It is widely used for freight, commuter, and humanitarian missions. Continuous improvements have kept the model competitive.
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