Cessna 340 vs Cessna 402
| American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 230 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the Cessna 402's 2,358 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.