Cessna 325

The Cessna 325, introduced by Cessna in the early 2000s, represents a pivotal evolution in the company’s line of light business aircraft. Conceived as a bridge between high‑performance turboprops and entry‑level light jets, the 325 received its type certificate in 2007 after a rigorous flight‑test program that emphasized reliability, operability and cost efficiency. Powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PT6A‑135A turboprop engines, the aircraft delivers 750 shp total, enabling a cruise speed of roughly 430 kt and a range of 1,800 nm with four passengers and reserves. A pressurised, composite‑skin cabin accommodates up to eight occupants, and the modern Garmin G1000 avionics suite offers integrated navigation, weather and traffic awareness, reducing pilot workload. Advanced aerodynamic features—such as a high‑aspect‑ratio wing with winglets and a T‑tail—provide superior lift‑to‑drag characteristics, while the rugged tricycle landing gear permits operation from short, unimproved runways. The Cessna 325 quickly became popular with corporate flight departments, air‑taxi operators and advanced flight schools, thanks to its blend of jet‑like speed, turboprop fuel economy and comparatively low operating costs. Its success reinforced Cessna’s reputation for delivering versatile, economical aircraft that expand accessibility to faster, longer‑range travel for a broad spectrum of aviators.