Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year of introduction | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
Description
The Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II is a twin-engine military aircraft primarily used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions. Developed by Reims Aviation in collaboration with Cessna, the F406 Caravan II was designed to meet the requirements of various military forces around the world. It features a pressurized cabin for high-altitude operations and has the capability to operate from short and unprepared runways, making it suitable for various deployment scenarios. With its robust construction and versatile capabilities, the F406 Caravan II has been deployed by several military agencies for tasks such as intelligence gathering, border patrol, and maritime surveillance.
Technical specifications
| Version: Cessna-Reims F406 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h (263 mph) |
| Wing area | 24 m² (258.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m (49.5 ft) |
| Height | 4.0 m (13.2 ft) |
| Length | 12 m (39.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 9144 m (30000 ft) |
| Empty weight | 2283 kg (5033 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4246 kg (9361 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 9.4 m/s (30.8 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 delivering 373 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
South Korea | 5 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.