Cessna 620
Cessna · United States · first flew 1956 · light aircraft
The Cessna 620 was an ambitious four-engine executive transport prototype developed to compete in the premium business aviation market of the mid-1950s, but it never entered production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Four-engine low-wing executive transport prototype
- Unpressurised cabin seating up to 10 passengers
- Retractable tricycle undercarriage
Distinctive as one of very few four-engine propeller-driven executive aircraft of the period, with a low wing, clean lines, and engines paired closely under the wing in standard tractor configuration.
Specifications
- The Cessna 620 has a length of 13.3 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.76 m (55 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 454 km/h (282 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots + 8 passengers.
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History
Cessna flew the single prototype in 1956; despite promising performance figures, the aircraft was cancelled in favour of the twin-engine Cessna 411 and 421 lines, which proved more commercially viable.
Variants
Only one prototype was built; no production variants or derivatives stemmed directly from the 620 programme.
Where you'll see it
The 620 never entered service; the prototype was the sole example, making it a footnote in Cessna's otherwise prolific product history.
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