Cessna 402
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
Description
The Textron Cessna 402 is a twin-engine utility aircraft developed for military purposes. Designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation, it has been utilized for a range of missions, including transportation, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The aircraft has a notable development history, with initial production commencing in the 1970s. Over time, it has proven to be a reliable platform, meeting various operational requirements of different military forces. The Textron Cessna 402 has seen deployment in numerous regions around the world, demonstrating its versatility and capability in supporting military missions with its twin-engine configuration and structural design.
Technical specifications
| Version: 402C | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h (265 mph) |
| Wing area | 21 m² (226.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m (44.2 ft) |
| Height | 3.5 m (11.6 ft) |
| Length | 11.1 m (36.5 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 8199 m (26900 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1846 kg (4070 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3107 kg (6850 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 7.36 m/s (24.1 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × pistons engine Continental TSIO-520-VB delivering 242 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bolivia | 1 | |
|
Tanzania | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Bolivia • Barbados • Colombia • Djibouti • Finland • Haiti • Liberia • Mexico • Paraguay • Sweden • Trinidad and Tobago • Tanzania • Venezuela • South Africa
Photo of 402
Credits: Rijkswaterstaat