Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II

The pressurized twin-turboprop built for regional passenger and cargo missions.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: F406 1983–2013 Active $4.2 million (2012)

The Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II is a twin-engine turboprop developed in France under license from Cessna. Introduced in the 1980s, it was designed for regional airline and cargo service. The aircraft combines pressurization with turboprop efficiency.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 500 shp · 373 kW
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530W
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
14
Crew
—
Cabin width
4 ft 8 in  ·  1.42 m
Cabin height
4 ft 4 in  ·  1.32 m
Cabin length
18 ft 9 in  ·  5.71 m
Exterior length
39 ft 1 in  ·  11.90 m
Tail height
13 ft 2 in  ·  4.01 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 1 in  ·  1.55 m
Wing span
49 ft 6 in  ·  15.09 m
Baggage volume
28 ft³  ·  0.8 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
9,850 lb  ·  4,450 kg
Max landing weight
9,350 lb  ·  4,250 kg
Max payload
4,300 lb  ·  1,950 kg
Fuel capacity
480 gal · 1,800 L · 1,400 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
246 kt  ·  283 mph  ·  456 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
68 kt  ·  78 mph  ·  126 km/h
Range
1,153 nm  ·  1,330 mi  ·  2,140 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
30,000 ft  ·  9,100 m
Rate of climb
1,850 ft/min  ·  9 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,600 ft  ·  800 m
Landing distance
2,200 ft  ·  670 m
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Operational Context

Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II — pressurized twin-turboprop airliner

The 406 first flew in 1983 and entered service shortly thereafter. It was developed from earlier Cessna designs but incorporated pressurization and twin engines. The aircraft features a low-wing configuration and retractable landing gear.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engines producing approximately 500 shaft horsepower each, the Caravan II cruises at around 260 knots (482 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg). Seating typically ranges from eight to 12 passengers.

The 406 served regional airlines and freight operators in Europe and elsewhere. Production numbers were relatively modest. The aircraft remains a specialized twin-turboprop in regional aviation history.