CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN PLANE

Living up to its name, the Grand Caravan delivers exceptional performance. In ISA conditions at sea level it climbs at 975 fpm (297 mpm) and cruises at speeds up to 184 knots (341 km/h). Maybe that's why the Caravan is the go-to aircraft for both business and pleasure. Whether it's reaching far-away customers or reaching out to your son through fly-fishing, the Grand Caravan is more than up to the challenge. And even with all the available seating, this extraordinary aircraft can change roles quickly by converting to a cargo hauler in less than 30 minutes, doubling its duty. And more than earning its keep.

Versatility is the Grand Caravan’s middle name.

Personal/corporate. Freight. Airline. The Grand Caravan is the dependable workhorse to meet all your needs.

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Comfortable commute.

With up to 340 cubic feet (9.6 m³) of cabin space, you can carry up to 12 passengers (depending on local regulations), a mountain of cargo or a healthy combination of both. In fact, with the Grand Caravan’s optional cargo pod, you gain an additional 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of easy-to-access cargo/storage capacity within the 111.5 cubic foot (3.2 m3) pod.

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Grand Caravan EX

The Grand Caravan EX, with its engine upgrade, adds even more brawn to the Caravan family.  Find out more about the Grand Carvan EX.

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The epitome of versatility.

Whether your mission is freight or airlines, personal/corporate or amphibian, the Caravan is fully equipped to meet all of your needs. It starts with a timeless high-wing design that offers so many practical benefits, including greater stability, superb visibility, sun blocking and inclement weather protection. The high-wing design also results in a simplified preflight inspection and easy access to pilot, passenger and cargo doors. And like our traditional high-wing single engine aircraft, the Caravan is constructed with durable aluminum, making it easy to maintain and repair, with no life limits on airframe. Additionally, our proven, reliable wet-wing tanks between front and rear spar hold 2,224 pounds (1,009 kg) of fuel, increasing range. But our proven combination of function and design doesn’t stop there.

Even unappealing terrain will become welcome airstrips.

The main gear is a massive steel tube linked directly to the fuselage, a flexible design perfect for grass, gravel and even rough airstrips. The nose gear is engineered to absorb both vertical and lateral force by transmitting the impact to the fuselage. Large rough-field tires contribute further to the Caravan’s rugged flexibility. And should your travels turn maritime, you can add floats to your Caravan and land on water. So whether it’s touching down wet or dry, your landing can be about as smooth as the flight itself.

All aboard.

The durable right-rear airstair was created to enable passengers to board quickly and efficiently. The door is easily opened or closed from either inside or outside the aircraft.

No ice is very nice.

A TKS anti-icing system has been engineered on the Caravan for enhanced safety. Fluid is supplied to porous titanium panels on the leading edge of the wings, propeller, windshield and tail to keep critical surfaces clear of ice. With no loss of performance.

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