Cessna Denali

The clean-sheet turboprop built to compete in the high-performance single-engine market.

Textron Cessna Denali © Robert Sullivan

Overview

Cessna United States 2020–Present $4.8 million (2018)

The Cessna Denali is a single-engine turboprop developed as a competitor in the high-performance utility segment. Announced in the 2010s, it introduces a new engine and modern avionics. The aircraft is intended for corporate and regional operations.

Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × General Electric Catalyst
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
1,300 shp · 969 kW
Avionics
Garmin G3000
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
11
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 3 in  ·  1.60 m
Cabin height
4 ft 10 in  ·  1.47 m
Cabin length
16 ft 9 in  ·  5.11 m
Exterior length
48 ft 9 in  ·  14.86 m
Tail height
15 ft 2 in  ·  4.62 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Wing span
54 ft 3 in  ·  16.54 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
—
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
—
Fuel capacity
170 gal · 600 L · 500 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
285 kt  ·  328 mph  ·  528 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
1,600 nm  ·  1,840 mi  ·  2,960 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
31,000 ft  ·  9,400 m
Rate of climb
—
Takeoff distance
2,950 ft  ·  900 m
Landing distance
—
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Textron Cessna Denali

Operational Context

Cessna Denali — single-engine turboprop utility aircraft

The Denali first flew in 2021 and is undergoing certification. It features a composite wing and advanced Garmin avionics suite. The aircraft was designed to compete with established single-engine turboprops in the executive and utility markets.

Powered by a General Electric Catalyst turboprop engine producing approximately 1,300 shaft horsepower, the Denali is projected to cruise at around 285 knots (528 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg). Seating typically accommodates up to nine occupants.

The Denali represents Textron Aviation’s return to clean-sheet turboprop development. It aims to offer competitive speed and cabin comfort. Certification and entry into service are ongoing.