Cessna 207

The Cessna 207 is a single‑engine, high‑wing utility aircraft developed by the American manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company in the early 1960s. It evolved from the earlier Cessna 205, which itself was a stretched version of the popular Cessna 210. First flown in 1965 and certificated in 1966, the 207 incorporated a lengthened fuselage and reinforced structure to accommodate up to seven passengers, making it one of the most spacious piston‑powered models in Cessna’s line‑up. Powered by a Continental IO‑520‑D or later a turbo‑charged TSIO‑520‑D, the aircraft delivers 285 to 310 hp, providing a cruising speed near 160 knots and a range exceeding 800 nautical miles. Its high‑wing configuration offers excellent ground clearance and unobstructed views, while the fixed tricycle landing gear contributes to rugged reliability on unpaved strips. The 207 quickly found a niche in regional commuter service, bush flying, and sky‑diving operations, especially in remote areas of North America, Alaska, and Africa where short‑field performance is essential. Though production ended in the late 1970s, the type remains in active service, valued for its payload capacity, simple maintenance, and adaptability, cementing its place as a workhorse in general aviation history.

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