Cessna 404 Titan

Cessna · United States · first flew 1975 · light aircraft

The Cessna 404 Titan is a large twin-engine piston aircraft designed for commuter airline, cargo, and utility operations, bridging the gap between light twins and turboprops. It is the largest piston twin Cessna produced.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	12.04 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Large twin-engine piston utility and cargo aircraft
Low-wing with two wing-mounted Continental GTSIO engines
Larger than the Cessna 402 with greater payload

A large piston twin with a long fuselage, low tapered wings, and two large turbo-supercharged Continental engines; longer and heavier than the Cessna 402 with a more prominent cargo door option.

Specifications

The Cessna 404 Titan has a length of 12.04 m (40 ft).
It has a wingspan of 14.12 m (46 ft).
Its maximum speed is 435 km/h (270 mph).
Typical crew: 1-2, up to 10 passengers.

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History

First flying in 1975 and entering production in 1976, the 404 Titan was built in three variants — Ambassador (passenger), Courier (cargo), and Diplomat (convertible) — and sold to commuter airlines and freight operators. Production ran to 396 aircraft before ending in 1982.

Variants

Titan Ambassador (passenger), Titan Courier (cargo door), and Titan Diplomat (combi); all share the same airframe.

Where you'll see it

Used worldwide by commuter airlines, cargo operators, and missionary aviation organisations; many remain in service.

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