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Cessna 210 Centurion

Cessna · High-performance Single · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Cessna 210 Centurion — High-performance Single
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The Cessna 210 Centurion is a six-seat, high-performance, retractable-gear, single-engined, high-wing general-aviation light aircraft. First flown in January 1957, it was produced by Cessna until 1986.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Cessna
Operator
Private pilots
Primary Role
High-performance Single
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1960
Produced
9200
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$150-400K used
Engine
Continental TSIO-520-R
Thrust / Power
310 hp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
28.2
Wingspan (ft)
36.9
Empty Weight (lb)
2100
MTOW (lb)
3850
Endurance (hr)
8
Service Ceiling (ft)
27000
Range (mi)
1135
Max Speed (mph)
213
Max Speed (Mach)
0.28