Anyone whos paying attention will know theyre likely to buy the extras. Aircraft painted in beautiful and original liveries, Airport Overviews Think Dash-8. The shocks are shot. Do it! [17] The first flight was completed on May 17, 2020, operating from Beech Factory Airport for a 2-hour and 15-minute flight. [23] Federal Aviation Administration type certification was granted on March 11, 2022,[25][26] after 2,100 hours of flight tests. The SkyCourier is a twin-turboprop, high-wing aircraft, available with a 19-passenger accommodation, or in a cargo variant sized for three LD3s. The same for a Cessna Caravan. The Cessna SkyCourier offers significant advantages over the Twin Otter for operators who don't need the short-field take-off runs of the Twin Otter. Of course, the Twin Otter is a time-tested and proven aircraft. The tires are worn. Doesn't look that sophisticated re avionics. [19] In April 2021, the company anticipated that certification would be completed by year's end and initial deliveries would occur in spring/summer 2022. The line started up again in 2008 and Twin Otters are still being produced. Putting in a few containers that were packed and delivered by the customer in his freight center is much easier. I think overall it's supposed to be a better performing aircraft than the Twin Otter. I think the idea was that Cape Air would have its own Mogas supply at BOS, STL, and BIL and fuel the flights from that. In any case, as consumers have grown accustomed to the convenience of push-button e-commerce, demand for shipping will remain high. (Electra did have one two-speed engine for ground operation.). Props and jets from the good old days, Flight Decks There's a reason you still see single otters and caravans at the same operator. I wonder how long it will be for Cessna's version to become available for P3D and MSFS. Maybe we can appeal to the egos over there? And I mean really quiet. Both military and civil versions, Blimps / Airships If you ask me, better than all of the above. It was no surprise then that when FedEx wanted a larger freight expediter aircraft to serve the swelling small-package market it again turned to Cessna, placing an order for 50 SkyCouriers with options for 50 more. 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We thank you for your support and hope you'll join the largest aviation community on the web. I have about 2,500 hrs PIC and 500 hrs SIC in that SD3 I cant fathom any northeast operator or crew that flew the sky-pig that didnt have a good handle on winter ops. Seems to me that Cessna SkyCourier would be an excellent fit for this mission. Now theres a wild card: Amazon. New aircraft sales had taken a nauseating plunge and bizjet inventories were as high as they had been in years. It can get up to 9 pax. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop airplane produced by Wichita, Kansas-based Textron Aviation. by bring me the horizon Wed May 20, 2020 6:38 pm, Post And if they need a small turboprop for that, Cessna has one. WebThe SkyCourier is a twin- turboprop, high-wing aircraft, available with a 19-passenger accommodation, or in a cargo variant sized for three LD3s . The Cessna SkyCourier aircraft passenger configuration is The difference is that the Cessna Skycourier has a larger payload capacity and more range, plus the engines are more powerful and cruise speed is higher. It made its first flight on May 17, 2020, and was type certified on March 11, 2022. Some customers have already made such alterations to single-engine Cessna Caravans. We know that the Skycatcher is designed in part for the FedEx operation. For its own needs, it has 85 757s, compared to FedExs 650 aircraft and UPSs 280. FedEx needs a mix of aircraft to fit their destination airports. Today, the shipping market, in addition to being underserved, is intensely competitive if not on price than on capacity. For recreational users, the large rear cargo door is ideal for loading adult toys such as snow machines, all-terrain vehicles, jet skis, and motorcycles, and the cavernous cabin could easily lend itself to a variety of customizations to convert your aircraft into a live-in, off-grid RV. Its unit cost then was $5.5 million. The 408 seems to come directly from that DNA. I see the Cessna SkyCourier did its first flight a few days ago. Cessnas SkyCourier program has benefited from a third test aircraft joining the test fleet late in 2020. Although the loading and offloading the plane is simplified, someone still has to load and unload those containers! EAA 1317610 I7-7700K @ 4.5ghz, MSI Z270 Gaming MB, 32gb 3200, Geforce RTX2080 Super O/C, 28" Samsung 4k Monitor, Various SSD, HD, and peripherals. Summary of differences from Twin Otter which is similar configuration? Our elegant fleet of private jets is designed to fit a wide range of mission requirements with uncompromising style, comfort, and reliability. heavy payload capability and large cabin volume, you can The metal construction and PT-6 engines means it can be serviced anywhere in the world. This can make a big difference when it comes to operating costs. The cockpit door opened, the first officer leaned back and his eyes suddenly got very large. Both rugged and flexible, our legendary turboprops are configurable to your requirements. Avionics on the base aircraft include Garmins GFC autopilot with electronic stability protection. Absolutely agreed. It wasnt that nothing was selling, but not much was selling. All rights reserved. If form follows function, then this is a beautiful airplane just so many good design decisions. turboprop of its class. What are peoples thought on this machine, will it replace the DHC-6 in some operations? Textron Aviation unveiled the model in late 2017, and it is significantly larger than the Twin Otter with a wingspan that is nine feet longer and a maximum takeoff weight that is nearly 7,000 pounds heavier, yielding twice the cargo capacity of a Caravan. Certainly seems to be volume in package delivery these days. It is 70 inches (178cm) high, the same for the width. That says a lot for reliability. Containers can be made in pretty much any size, yes. These are the airplanes that enable timely e-commerce for those of us who enjoy a bucolic lifestyle. I would be very interested in the specifications on this aircraft. As the single engine The convenience going direct was great. by Ki-ll Wed May 20, 2020 6:47 pm, Post WebCessna Caravan vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter AIR.ONE showroom comparison tool gives you an easy way to compare aircraft specification and The 408 builds on the success of the airframers single-engine Model 208 Caravan, an unpressurized, likewise slow utility/passenger turboprop that debuted in 1981. [18] A third test aircraft first flew in September 2020. Other cargo companies that use feeders who fly Caravans are usually low bidder bottom feeders who dont pay that well, using well used airplanes, not multi-million dollar new ones. Cessna brought the SkyCourrier to the Airventure. The containers can be packed on the ground while the airplane is flying. Name a successful former Eastern Bloc plane? Probably hell built for stout with uncomplicated systems that just work well. I have the Twin Otter on my system. WebCessna SkyCourier (Freighter) Maximum Range: 940 nm Payload: 6,000 lb Cessna SkyCourier (Passenger) Maximum Range: 920 nm Maximum Passengers: 19 Single Engine Aircraft The leader in pilot training and recreation aircraft, Cessnas line of single-engine piston aircraft is unparalleled. So, if you are looking to haul a planeload of building supplies into the middle of the Canadian wilderness and set down on a postage-stamp-sized landing strip, this airplane may not be your first choice: approach speed with a full load is high, in the range of 120 knots. There are four aircraft that might serve the smallest of markets, both passenger and freight. by Heliian Thu May 21, 2020 2:47 pm, Post [7][8] FedEx Express will be the launch customer, with an order of "50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more". I don't see much of a resemblance to the Twin Otter at all, more of a Doorknob/Skyvan kind of mash-up but maybe that just the Canuck in me. WebCessna Caravan vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter (1080) Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 (1559) Trending. This is obviously a pavement princess. Every type from fighters to helicopters from air forces around the globe, Classic Airliners Kenn Borek does land in some unique and out of the way places. View Site. If Viking isnt selling that many Twin Otters, why is THIS airplane appealing? But the engine still runs fine. Depends on propellers in substantial part? pilot, twin-engine, high-wing, large utility aircraft I would not envision (immediate) similar versatility of the 408 to the Twotter although Im sure aftermarket entrepreuners will emerge to create STOL, float, jump, etc. To cut a long story short,there are quite a few Caravan operators opposed to Twin otters,and if you are patient,as all of us where,you should be able to get a couple of Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo SH09. This forum has been developed to discuss Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service topics. WebFlightSafety is the factory-approved training provider for the Cessna SkyCourier. Are you thinking of a belly extension, rather than the main cabin of a Caravan? The Janitor - An Interview with Tom Allensworth, Interview with Joshua Howard Re MS FLIGHT - March 2012, Interview with LMOC Re P3D - September 2012, The AVSIM Hack - First Published in May, 2009, The AVSIM Hack - The Full Story - Published April 2013. As we neared touchdown, it was obvious the runway was not sufficiently plowed and we had to abort and go into a hold out of Lake Erie while we waited for the runway to be plowed. Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo AW139 vs Leonardo AW189 (2085) I dont remember Electra, Herc, and Convair 640 being especially quiet. Or leave them black. Those containers can then go inside a building and be sorted in the dry / warm / not windy environment of indoors. Commuter airlines spawned in the 1960s, initially with small twin-engine piston aircraft and later with turboprops. It is ironic but today is Twin Otters birthday. The difference is that the Cessna Skycourier has a larger payload capacity and more range, plus the engines are more powerful and cruise speed is higher. [14] How hard could it be to Wrong question. behavior is apparent. Its not so much that Cessna stayed the course as it is likely to enjoy superb timing. Desaer Aircraft has a plane in the works that looks like the 408. high reliability and low-cost operations. That's all it needs to make the daily run to Lubbock TX and back each day. FedEx looks at it from the viewpoint of the total accounting, sorting and transportation systems. Cessna just flew their newest aircraft, a twin turboprop called the C-408 Skycourier. Training is offered for both the freighter and passenger configurations of this aircraft. On Sunday morning, I rode by a line of nine Prime trucks merging onto I-75. by all_ramped_up Wed May 20, 2020 5:10 pm, Post competition - capable of loading three LD3 [27], The first production aircraft was delivered to FedEx Express in May 2022. It was a noisy SOB. It carries almost everything. Bet its sexy inside though, and under the hood. Youre looking at it backwards, from the viewpoint of an owner/operator. Considering there are aircraft out there with automated condition and prop pitch settings, I wonder ifmanufactures are either lazy. FedEx uses a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan to service my town (population 49,000). Founder of AVSIM Online. [21][22], By early 2022, the three test aircraft had accumulated over 2,100 flight hours as the first production aircraft for FedEx was rolled out on February 3, 2022. Also - skis? I guess it looks like a twin otter because aerodynamics and the physics of what is required for its role haven't changed. Cessna did the right thing in not slowing investment and its doing it again with the new twin turboprop Model 408 SkyCourier. Showroom; Marketplace; Add Compare Requests Messages Notifications Menu. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the successful first flight of its new twin utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. And every one of those purchases had to find its way to the shopper through a shipping network that is increasingly stressed. hmmm . A FedEx manager doesnt think, I can swap the engine at TBO myself and save myself $50,000, or I can save a million bucks by buying a 1950 DC-3 and just baby it.. featuring the GARMIN G1000 NXi avionics suite, are just a Listing Request Cessna Caravan vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter (964) Trending. Looks like an improvement on the twot in a few aspects and could be a plausible replacement for strip to strip flying. Neither outfit is easy to communicate with. Cessna has kept the SkyCourier on track perhaps not in spite of the pandemic but because of it. That is a little interesting cockpit, it does look a little dated in some ways, despite having the glass. And it is a very time consuming process as everything is done by hand. I'm impressed. The mating of the wing and fuselage of the first aircraft was completed in December 2019. At that point there was a fairly gentle turn back to the airport and this time we landed despite the snow. AIR.ONE showroom comparison tool gives you an easy way to compare aircraft specification and performance to determine which one best fits your requirements. 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I think it will come down to how much overlap there is in the intended uses for both aircraft. Is the Skycourier certified for single pilot cargo ops? by propfeather Wed May 20, 2020 9:22 am, Post also regarding your mention of cost of AVGAS vs. JET-A. These types of rugged airplanes do have a niche. Speaking of weather, one night I was on a Shorts 330 flight into Erie, PA. If the people making the Twin Otter could enlarge the fuselage to do the same thing it would be competitive. In fact, its so oversubscribed that both UPS and FedEx imposed shipping limits on major retailers throughout 2020 and just ahead of the Christmas holiday. It was launched on November 28, 2017, with an order for 50 from FedEx Express. The leader in pilot training and recreation aircraft, Cessnas line of single-engine piston aircraft is unparalleled. The Cessna SkyCourier offers significant advantages over the Twin Otter for operators who don't need the short-field take-off runs of the Twin Otter. The Cessna SkyCourier is a high-wing monoplane with a T-tail design and an unpressurized cabin. extra legroom and baggage space, USB charging ports and a large window at every row, your Theyve never grasped Western sales and support needs. Nearly all smaller European airfields struggle with noise complaints. Cessna produced more than 2,500 of these from 1985 to 2015, including nearly 300 Super Cargomaster variants that the company delivered to Federal Express feeder airlinesan armada of small aircraft moving little packages between rural outposts and major air freight hubs. passengers can relax and recharge. [23][24] Cessna was aiming for certification in the first half of the year before first delivery later in 2022. WebCessna SkyCourier (Freighter) Maximum Range: 940 nm Payload: 6,000 lb Cessna SkyCourier (Passenger) Maximum Range: 920 nm Maximum Passengers: 19 Single Fully laden with passengers, it has a range of 400 nautical miles, and at the maximum weight, it needs 3,300 feet of runway for takeoff. Our first aircraft is the cessna skycourier. No cargo loading by hand necessary. of large freight, including palletized and containerized Thats triple the growth in 2019. Pictures of great freighter aircraft, Government Aircraft Dassault Falcon 6X vs Embraer Phenom 300E vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus PC-24 Perfect plane for emergency recovery operations.Just like the US Air Force calls the C-130 Trash Hauler. WebCessna Grand Caravan EX vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter AIR.ONE showroom comparison tool gives you an easy way to compare aircraft specification Your signature mentions you've flown on P2006T, which runs Rotax 912's; the P2012 runs Lycoming TEO-540's. I think it will sit proudly next to the Caravan and the 206 in the lineup. provides a remarkably low cost of transportation for a And who else will buy them? This airplane looks enough like the Twin Otter that I have to wonder Why is this better? Yes, it is a little faster. Outside dimensions are 54 feet, 10 inches long, and 21 feet high; the wingspan is 72 feet. Cessnas Perfect Timing On The SkyCourier, Crew-6 Launch Scrubbed For Ground Systems Issue, Joby Wraps Up Second Stage Of FAA Certification Process, The Drip, Drip Of Bad Publicity About 100LL. The That's not really the same type of engines. by TrilliumFlt Thu May 21, 2020 1:59 pm, Post Never mind that, Pelton said, the company would stay on the gas with new products so as to be ready when the market turned upward again. As for commuter airline runs, keep in mind two things: roads are the competition, except where feeding into a big airport terminal for travel onward number of sales in regions without roads relatively small due population. [6][9] Accidents, Incidents & Overdue Aircraft, Forum de discussion sur l'aviation en Franais, Jazz Aviation LP - Air Canada Express, Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited / Westjet Link, Perimeter Aviation / Bearskin Airlines. The major shippers can be broken down this way: UPS is a trucking company with an airline, FedEx is an airline with trucks and Amazon is an e-commerce company with both an airline and trucks. Everything from the Goodyear blimp to the Zeppelin, Night Photos With the quest for efficiency driving shipping costs, the SkyCouriers rapid loading of three standard LD3 containers will surely beat a couple of ramp rats loading boxes into a Caravan by hand. A wide variety of specialty and enrichment training is available through our eLearning and LiveLearning courses. The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine, high-wing turboprop offers a combination of performance and lower operating costs for air freight, passenger and special mission operators. containersyou're able to fully utilize the Cessna planes (the propeller models) have always been utilitarian load haulers. (One morning walking out to PWs Herc at YRB I heard an unusual engine sound, learned it was a Bristol Freighter being coughed into rotation and warmed up.). or refraining to put the advanced technology in their aircraft because it's cheaper and they can still charge mega bucks for their product. Moderators: richierich, ua900, PanAm_DC10, hOMSaR, Military Aircraft Compare Products |
While its true that only a fraction of that river of e-commerce will need to be shipped by small airplanes, the river is so large and rapidly growing that its hard to see how demand for SkyCouriers wont blossom. You bring back memories of my younger years Noel. So Im with you, Paul. Compare Models View Range Map Cessna Pilot [3], In 2021, its equipped price was $6.85M for the freighter and $7.375M for the passenger version. Undoubtedly, a few rural-service commuter airlines also will find the aircraft attractive. 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Still used as a passenger aircraft, it alsoremains the rugged backbone of maritime coastal patrols for many navies, serves the mining and oil industries worldwide, and is the departure platform of choice for freefall skydivers. For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy. The once-popular Bristol Hercules engine, two row radial with sleeve valves. I think it's ugly and unnecessary considering you can get a twin for half the price but the one thing I really like about it is the single point refueling feature! Youll be feted, lauded, and loved! It's easy! I agree, in the cargo world with FedEx this plane will be a hit. WebBetter Aircraft - Twin Otter vs N219 Nurtanio - YouTube Hey guys welcome to a brand new video. WebBeechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter (1098) Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty vs Boeing BBJ MAX 7 (264) Embraer Phenom 300E vs Pilatus PC-24 Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 (974) Airbus ACJ320 vs Airbus ACJ320 (123) Trending. operations by allowing large items to be rolled fore and No doubt the Twin Otter was the initial inspiration for Textrons slightly fatter, faster, and more capable twin-turboprop, the $5.5 million Cessna Model 408 SkyCourier, currently wrapping up flight testing and due to be FAA certified shortly. What about the British one, the Shorts? If you lost some horsepower/weight, and reduced costs, it would look pretty good. It will load 3 standard containers. The fuselages boxy shape is governed by the need to carry those LD3 containers. Those are the bread and butter for the ol twot. This plane so obviously solves that problem that its beautiful. with maximum efficiency. A pair of 1,100-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines power the SkyCourier, which featuresa large 87-by-69-inch cargo door that can swallow standard LD3 shipping containers. It was projected to be certified by now. Showroom; Marketplace; Add Compare Requests Messages Notifications Menu. From a public launch date in November 2017 to delivery in Click here for more information and to see all donations year to date. Passengers used these Twin Otter commuter flights to save the horrible experience of surface travel to LAX for their flight out. Having had extensive hours flying Tecnam products and being around them, I question how durable they are in the long run vs the competition. Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 GlobalRanger (3516) Even if you are in a glider, as long as it can be seen, people WILL hear it. [12] The design will be certified to FAR Part 23 standards. Twin Otter is still for sale for one reason only - STOL performance that is crazy. Could Viking be competitive by cleaning up the Twin Otter? WebBetter Aircraft Cessna SkyCourier vs Twin Otter YouTube. Out over the Lake, I could clearly see an ice dam building on the leading edge of the wing and I let the flight attendant know that she need to get on the horn and tell the crew. The Cessna 408 SkyCourier is an American utility aircraft designed and built by Textron Aviation. Cessna do not want to specify cabin volume in their PR. The 100 - 300 series was in production from 1965 to 1988. A clean-sheet design that is designated the Model 408, the SkyCourier was announced by the company on Nov. 28, 2017, with FedEx Express serving as the launch customer. Photos taken by airborne photographers of airborne aircraft, Special Paint Schemes We reserve the right to remove any messages that we deem unacceptable. a 19-passenger, twin-engine aircraft designed for If it is stormy it may be blown of the conveyor belt. With cabin dimensions far exceeding much of the carry more cargo and execute more operations day after day Will be seeing videos of the Cessna similar to the ones below one of a Twin Otter any time soon (both in location and short field ability), for example? I like the SkyCourier. Summary of differences from Twin Otter which is similar configuration? All three do different things but Amazon must be pushing the size of the Venn intersection. And a ton of high wing rough terrain fixed gear twin turboprops . Still a beautiful utilitarian form follows function aircraft. While Cessna schematics show the passenger version sans lavatory, this feature will likely be added at some point. At its maximum takeoff weight of 19,000 pounds, the SkyCourier can carry 6,000 pounds of freight or 5,000 pounds of passengers and luggage. It looks like FedEx will start taking delivery this year. Avgas' days are counted. It's also a myth. 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