Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, a dual-purpose private jet

Cessna aircraft have always been synonymous with convenience flying. Now, add comfort to the package and you have Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. A dual-purpose aircraft, the Cessna 208B can fly both cargo and passengers. The caravan is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engine that churns out 675 shaft horsepower and can hit cruising speeds of up to 340 km/h. The Cessna 208B is also enroute to being labeled the most comfortable saloon in its class. The Grand Caravan can be quickly converted from an all-purpose cargo aircraft to a luxury saloon with unmatched seat comfort; the jet carries up to nine passengers (in addition to 1 or 2 pilots). Like most Cessna aircraft, the 208B can land on the most cragged surfaces thanks to its robust landing gear. Most importantly, as cargo transporters would agree, the low operating cost of this marvelous jet makes it one of the most desirable small aircraft.

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The Cessna 208B also comes with all new electronic equipment housed in a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. A 1024x768 LCD screen and a fully integrated autopilot make the 208B a smooth flying machine. Another interesting feature of this aircraft is that you can load up to 99% of the cargo volume and an additional luggage compartment under the head of aircraft offers an upgrade of 3.1 cubic meters or up to 455 kg payload. For private aviation, the options have just got better!

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Source:Avia