Cessna C-28A Titan

Cessna · United States · first flew 1975 · transport aircraft

The C-28A Titan is the US military designation for the Cessna 404 Titan, a twin-piston high-wing light transport used for utility and liaison roles.

Recognition (WEFT)

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• High-wing twin-piston light freighter
• US military utility designation of Cessna 404 Titan
• Straight high wing with twin wing-mounted engines

High-wing twin-piston layout with a broad oval fuselage cross-section; the straight wing and ventral cargo pannier distinguish it from lower-wing contemporaries.

Specifications

• The Cessna C-28A Titan has a length of 12.04 m (40 ft).
• It has a wingspan of 13.45 m (44 ft).
• Its maximum speed is 396 km/h (246 mph).
• Typical crew: 1-2 + up to 10 passengers or cargo.

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History

The Cessna 404 Titan entered production in 1975 as a stretched, higher-powered successor to the Cessna 402, targeting the light cargo and commuter market. The US military acquired a small number under the C-28 designation for general utility transport duties.

Variants

The civil 404 Titan was offered in Ambassador (passenger) and Courier (cargo) configurations; the military C-28A is essentially a utility variant of the baseline airframe.

Where you'll see it

Operated in small numbers by the US military for light transport and liaison; the type is widely flown by civil operators worldwide as a commuter and cargo aircraft.

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