Cessna 210
The Cessna 210 Centurion was one of the first high-performance Cessna singles with retractable landing gear. Its powerful engine, roomy cabin, and high cruising speed made it a popular private cross-country aircraft. Colombian-built examples are catalogued separately but retain the Centurion’s distinctive high-wing profile.
Did you know?
From 1967, the Centurion's wing lost its struts entirely, giving it a cleaner cantilever look most Cessna singles don't share.
Specifications
| Length | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.3 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.7 t |
| Range | 1,000 NM (1,852 km) |
| Maximum speed | 175 kt (324 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 55 kt (102 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Landing distance | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 340 l |
| Engines | 1x Continental IO-520 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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