Aircraft
King Airs and Caravans Serve Special Mission Needs
Textron Aviation's line of special mission aircraft range from the Cessna 172 to its largest jets.
Textron’s Cessna Caravan offers a wide range of options to meet operators’ special needs, from internal wing hard points to TKS ice protection and amphibious floats. Photo: Mark Wagner
Textron’s Cessna Caravan offers a wide range of options to meet operators’ special needs, from internal wing hard points to TKS ice protection and amphibious floats. Photo: Mark Wagner

When it comes to special mission aircraft, Textron Aviation has a deep lineup of airplanes suited to the task, ranging from the single-engine piston Cessna 172 to its most sophisticated Citation jets. But its most popular mission-oriented aircraft come in two turboprop types, the Caravan single-engine and the twin-engine King Air series. Both product lines are prime examples of dual-purposing, with a large following in the civil market for everything from owner-flown transport to commercial charter and business aviation flight departments. But these aircraft, when equipped for specific non-commercial or military operations, show their true mettle.


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