Cessna 402 vs L-410

The Cessna 402 and the L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Let respectively. Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 365 km/h for the L-410. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 1,500 km for the L-410. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410. The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 1,200 for the L-410. The Cessna 402 first flew 4 years before the L-410 (1965 vs 1969).

American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era.
Cessna Cessna 402 Transport profile drawing
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 $360K
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price --
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 121 kW â—‰
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 288 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or L-410?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.