Cessna 404
| Titan | |
|---|---|
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| 1977 model Cessna 404 Titan II | |
| Type | Light passenger/cargo aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Maiden flight | 1975 |
| Introduced | 1976 |
| Produced | 1976-1982 |
| Number built | 396 |
| Developed from | Cessna 402 |
| Variants | Cessna 441 |
Cessna Model 404 Titan is a 1970s American twin-engined, propeller driven light aircraft built by Cessna Aircraft. It was that company's largest twin piston-engined aircraft at the time of its development. Its US military designation is C-28.
History
The Cessna 404 was a development of the Cessna 402 with an enlarged vertical tail and other changes. The prototype first flew on 26 February 1975. It is powered by two 375 hp/280 kW turbocharged Continental Motors GTSIO-520 engines. Two versions were offered originally; the Titan Ambassador passenger aircraft for ten passengers, and the Titan Courier utility aircraft for passengers or cargo. By early 1982 seven different variants were available, including a pure cargo version, the Titan Freighter. The Freighter was fitted with a strengthened floor, cargo doors, and its walls and ceiling were made from impact-resistant polycarbonate materials to minimize damage in the event of cargo breaking free in-flight.
Variants
- Titan Ambassador - Basic 10-seat passenger aircraft.
- Titan Ambassador II - Ambassador with factory fitted avionics.
- Titan Ambassador III - Ambassador with factory fitted avionics.
- Titan Courier - Convertible passenger/cargo version.
- Titan Courier II - Courier with factory fitted avionics.
- Titan Freighter - Cargo version.
- Titan Freighter II - Freighter with factory fitted avionics.
Operators
Military operators
Bahamas: Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Bolivia: Bolivian Air Force
Dominican Republic: Dominican Republic Air Force
Mexico: Mexican Navy
Tanzania: Tanzania People's Defence Force
United States: United States Navy (as the C-28A)
Specifications (Ambassador)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 10
- Length: 39 ft 6¼ in (12.04 m)
- Wingspan: 46 ft 4 in (14.12 m)
- Height: 13 ft 3 in (4.04 m)
- Wing area: 242 ft² (22.48 m²)
- Empty weight: 4,834 lb (2192 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 8,400 lb (3810 kg)
- Powerplant: 2× Continental GTSIO-520-M flat-six geared turbosupercharged injected piston, 375 hp (280 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 267 mph (430 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 188 mph (303 km/h)
- Range: 2,119 miles (3410 km)
- Service ceiling: 26,000 ft (7925 m)
External links
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
- Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury, England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1 853180 194 X.
Related content
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See also
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