The Cessna Model 411 is an American twin-engined, propeller-driven, non-pressurized light aircraft built by Cessna Aircraft. It was that company's largest business aircraft to enter production when it first flew in 1962.
Design and development
The 411 is an eight-seat low-wing twin-engined cabin-class monoplane with retractable landing gear, non-pressurized cabin, and an airstair entrance door, which first flown on 18 July 1962. It has two Continental GTSIO-520-C engines with three-bladed propellers. During 1965 Cessna developed two generally similar and lower-cost versions, the Model 401 and Model 402. Production of the 411 finished in 1968 whilst a pressurized version of the 411 was developed as the Cessna 421.
Variants
Cessna 411
Production variant, obtained type certificate awarded in 1964, 252-built.
Cessna 411A
A 411 with larger nose baggage capacity but the same overall length fuselage and optional tanks in engine nacelles, type certificate awarded in 1967, 50 built.
B.PhTh.1
() Royal Thai Armed Forces designation for the 411A.
Operators
Military operators
French Air and Space Force - Six 411s were delivered between 1966 and 1969 as communications aircraft, the four surviving aircraft were transferred to the CEV in 1973 and 1974. Two were used by Groupe de Liaisons Aériennes Ministérielles for VIP transport duties.
Specifications
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