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Cessna 408 SkyCourier

Cessna · Utility Turboprop/Commuter · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

Cessna 408 SkyCourier — Utility Turboprop/Commuter
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The Cessna 408 SkyCourier is an American utility aircraft designed and built by the Cessna division of Textron Aviation. It was launched on November 28, 2017, with an order for 50 from FedEx Express, with the aircraft designed for the needs of its FedEx Feeder service. It made its first flight on May 17, 2020, and was type certified on March 11, 2022. FedEx took delivery of the first production model on May 9, 2022.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Cessna
Operator
FedEx (launch) / regional operators
Primary Role
Utility Turboprop/Commuter
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2022
Produced
50
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$3M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC
Thrust / Power
2,600 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
57
Wingspan (ft)
72
Empty Weight (lb)
8000
MTOW (lb)
17500
Payload (lb)
6000
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
20000
Range (mi)
900
Max Speed (mph)
210