Cessna 208 Caravan
Cessna · C208
FedEx Express operates a large fleet as feeder freighters. Also popular for skydiving, cargo, and bush flying across Africa.
Small-category turboprop with 1 engine. Cruises at 184 kts, on the slower end of the traffic mix. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.
1x TurbopropSmallRECAT FFL270 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 27,000 ft (FL270) |
| Max climb rate | 1,670 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 80 kts |
| Landing speed | 90 kts |
| Cruise speed | 184 kts |
| Maximum speed | 195 kts |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 4,496 ft (0.74 nm) |
| Landing field length | 3,342 ft (0.55 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 3 |