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Introduction and First Flight

On February 26, 1975, the prototype of a new twin-engine aircraft, Model 404, later named Titan, took its first flight at the Cessna company. Deliveries began in October 1976. Externally, the new type resembled the turboprop-powered Conquest aircraft, which flew later. A common feature of these two aircraft was a stabilizer with a significant dihedral angle.

Initially, two modifications were introduced: the passenger Titan Ambassador, produced with various cabin interior options, and the multi-purpose Titan Courier version for cargo delivery or up to 10 passengers.

Versatile Configurations

By early 1982, seven variants of the Titan Ambassador, Titan Ambassador II, and Titan Ambassador III were offered. The latter featured additional equipment packages. The Titan Courier II modification was equipped with the same instrument configuration as the Ambassador II.

Also produced were the Titan Freighter and Titan Freighter II modifications with similar instrument setups. The Titan Freighter was a cargo version featuring a shock-resistant polycarbonate interior finish to protect the fuselage from damage caused by shifting cargo.

Production Legacy

By the time production of the Titan aircraft ceased in 1982, a total of 378 units had been sold.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Cessna 404
Wingspan, m	14.23
Length, m	12.04
Height, m	4.04
Wing area, m2	22.50
Empty weight	2192
Maximum takeoff weight	3810
Engine type	2 Piston engines Continental GTSIO-520M
Power, hp	2 x 375
Maximum speed, km/h	430
Cruising speed, km/h	402
Economical speed, km/h	302
Practical range, km	3410
Maximum rate of climb, m/min	591
Practical ceiling, m	7925
Crew, crew members	2
Payload:	8 passengers