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Cessna 408 SkyCourier

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The skyCourier is a utility turboprop aircraft made bu cessna, “The Model 408 was launched on November 28, 2017 by Textron Aviation, with an introduction planned for 2020.[2] The 408's design was developed to match FedEx Express requirements, like the earlier Cessna 208 Caravan.[5] FedEx Express will be the launch customer, with an order of "50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more".[2][6]Initial wind tunnel tests were completed in March 2018. The first flight was originally planned for 2019 and first deliveries anticipated in 2020.[7] The design will be certified to FAR Part 23 standards.[8] FedEx plans to take monthly deliveries over four years starting in 2020, and a similar pace for a second batch, if it agrees to that option.[9] A full-scale mockup of the 19-passenger cabin was displayed at the October 2018 National Business Aviation Association convention.[10]The mating of the wing and fuselage of the first aircraft was completed in December 2019.[11]By March 2020, initial ground testing was completed, checking the fuel system, engines, avionics interfaces and electrical systems.[12] The first flight was completed on May 17, 2020, operating from Beech Factory Airport for a 2-hour and 15-minute flight. The prototype aircraft, along with five additional flight and ground test articles, will be used for testing leading to certification.[1] The second prototype first flew in August 2020. It is the first production-conforming aircraft and will be used for testing the engines, propellers, environmental controls and the avionics.[13] A third test aircraft first flew in September 2020.[3]” from wikipedia, this is the airliner variant; the cargo variant will come soon

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
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  • Wingspan 42.8ft (13.0m)
  • Length 31.6ft (9.6m)
  • Height 18.0ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight 5,442lbs (2,468kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,065lbs (3,204kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.636
  • Wing Loading 32.6lbs/ft2 (159.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 216.5ft2 (20.1m2)
  • Drag Points 4268

Parts

  • Number of Parts 57
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 280