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Cessna 402

Cessna · Light Commuter/Charter · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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Utility commuter twin; up to 10 passengers. Standard short-haul commuter for third-level carriers 1960s–70s. 1,532 built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Cessna
Operator
Commuter airlines/charter
Primary Role
Light Commuter/Charter
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1966
Produced
1532
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$100-200K used
Engine
2x Continental TSIO-520-E
Thrust / Power
600 hp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
36.4
Wingspan (ft)
39.9
Empty Weight (lb)
4056
MTOW (lb)
6300
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
26900
Range (mi)
1185
Max Speed (mph)
213