The Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II is a turboprop twin engine utility aircraft manufactured and designed by Reims Aviation in cooperation with Cessna.
| Role | Twin-engined utility |
|---|---|
| National origin | France United States |
| Manufacturer | Reims Aviation |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Status | In service, production to recommence |
| Primary users | French DGDDI Republic of Korea Navy |
| Produced | 1983–2013 |
| Number built | 99 |
| Developed from | Cessna 404 Titan |
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Capacity: 12 passengers
- Length: 11.89 m (39 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 15.09 m (49 ft 6 in)
- Height: 4.01 m (13 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 23.48 m2 (253 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 2,283 kg (5,033 lb)
- Gross weight: 4,246 kg (9,360 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 turboprop , 373 kW (500 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 424 km/h (263 mph, 229 kn)
- Cruise speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
- Range: 2,135 km (1,327 mi, 1,153 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 9,145 m (30,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 9.4 m/s (1,850 ft/min)
Photos Marcel van Leeuwen