Cessna T210 Turbo Centurion
The Cessna T210 Turbo Centurion pairs a turbocharged engine with retractable landing gear, making it one of the fastest single-engine piston Cessnas ever built. Its retractable gear cuts drag noticeably compared with the fixed-gear 206 Stationair, translating turbocharged power into genuine cross-country speed rather than just extra climb performance. Owner-pilots who need speed and cabin space for family or business travel have long favoured it over slower, simpler fixed-gear singles. Production ended in the mid-1980s, but well-maintained examples remain popular today for combining true cross-country speed with a full six-seat cabin.
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Retractable gear cuts drag over the fixed-gear 206 Stationair, turning the T210's turbocharged power into genuine cross-country speed.
Specifications
| Length | 8.7 m (28 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.2 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 6 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.8 t |
| Range | 920 NM (1,704 km) |
| Maximum speed | 200 kt (370 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 58 kt (107 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 27,000 ft (8,230 m) |
| Rate of climb | 930 ft/min (4.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Engines | 1x Continental TSIO-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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