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The Cessna 210 Centurion is a single-engine six-seater light touring and utility aircraft with retractable landing gear produced by the American manufacturer Cessna Aircraft. The Cessna 210 Centurion is able to land on short, rough dirt strips, and is the ideal aircraft for safari tourism.

One of the strongest attributes of the Cessna 210 is speed. The Cessna 210 Centurion is one of the fastest single engine general aviation aircraft ever built. With some of the later model years having cruising speeds over 350 km/h (220 mph), this aircraft is not only a fast single engine aircraft, it will outrun many light twin aircraft. The Cessna 210 also has a range of nearly 2,000 kilometres (over 1200 miles) on its standard fuel tanks. The longer sector distances in Namibia necessitate a faster aircraft, and the higher cruise speed of the Cessna 210 enables the aircraft to reach the far corners of Namibia in only a few short hours.

The Cessna 210 Centurion is also able to carry quite a heavy load (just over 700 kilograms) and the plane can transport a pilot and up to 5 passengers with a reasonable amount of luggage. The high wing configuration of the aircraft also allows all passengers the best possible view of the scenery passing by below. These factors all make the Cessna 210 Centurion one of the most popular aircraft for safari tour companies in Africa and is an economical means for transporting tour parties to the remote regions of Namibia.

General characteristics
* Crew: One
* Capacity: 5 passengers
* Length: 8.59 m (28.2 ft)
* Wingspan: 11.15 m (36.6 ft)
* Height: 2.95 m (9.7 ft)
* Empty weight: 1 015 kg (2 238 lbs)
* Max. takeoff weight: 1 724 kg (3 800 lbs)
* Propulsion: 1 Piston Engine
* Engine Power: 224 Kw (300 hp)

Performance
* Maximum speed: 363 km/h (226 mph)
* Cruise speed: 306 km/h (190 mph)
* Range: 1 972 km (1 226 mi.)
* Service ceiling: 5 273 m (17 300 ft)

The Cessna 208 Caravan (also called the Cessna Grand Caravan) is a single turboprop engine, fixed-gear short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft that is built in the United States by Cessna. The airplane has seating for 12 passengers and 1 pilot.

The Caravan is the largest single-engine airplane ever produced by Cessna. Comparing it to a Cessna 182 is like standing a pro basketball player next to a jockey — the 182 is lost in the Caravan’s shadow. The latest version, the Grand Caravan, is even more imposing. It is 4 feet (1.3 metres) longer than the original Caravan and is the largest single-engine turboprop utility aircraft currently in production.

Cessna’s Grand Caravan was engineered for challenging, rugged missions with high payloads and short, rough runways. This workhorse has the agility of a much smaller aircraft — it can take off with less than 1,400 feet (427 metres) of ground and climb at 770 feet (235 metres) per minute, reaching cruise speeds of 197 mph (365 km/h) and travelling distances of up to 1240 nautical miles (1996 km).

The Grand Caravan has four doors: one for each crew-member, a right-side airstair door, and a yawning left-side cargo door. The cabin has seating for 12 passengers and one crew member, but there is plenty of room for more seats. The Grand Caravan, fourth in Cessna’s ‘Caravan’ series, was introduced in October 1990. It incorporates all the best features of the other models, including the more powerful engine, longer fuselage, and cabin hardware that enables it to be quickly converted from a people-hauler to a cargo truck or a combination of the two.

General characteristics
* Crew: One
* Capacity: 12 passengers
* Length: 12.67 m (41.6 ft)
* Wingspan: 15.88 m (52.1 ft)
* Height: 4.70 m (15.4 ft)
* Empty weight: 2 073 kg (4 570 lbs)
* Max. takeoff weight: 3 969 kg (8 750 lbs)
* Powerplant: Single Pratt & Whitney turboprop
* Engine Power: 505 Kw (677 hp)

Performance
* Cruise speed: 365 km/h (197 mph)
* Range: 1 996 km (1 240 mi.) with max fuel & reserves
* Rate of climb: 235 metres/min (770 ft/min)

The Gulfstream III is an all-weather, long-range, high-speed aircraft that comfortably seats 12 within a spacious cabin (some say more, some say less), amid luxurious accommodations and in-flight amenities. This business class jet is designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace. It’s superbly outfitted, both technologically and aesthetically, to promote genuine productivity and full relaxation as per the individual needs of any traveler. The aircraft is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engines with thrust reversers. The Gulfstream III is the world’s first intercontinental business jet and is equipped with 2 monitors, a DVD player, flitephone, airshow display, and a full galley that can accomodate almost any catering request.

The Gulfstream III is very similar to the Gulfstream II, however, the newer model has increased wingspan and surface area enabling the Gulfstream III capable of larger fuel tanks and therefore a longer range of up to 500 more miles. Capable of carrying 8 passengers, a crew of three and baggage almost 3,700 nautical miles, the GIII sets the standards for efficiency and versatility and continues to influence the corporate aviation industry. The aircraft also features 17 percent to 35 percent more floor area than any other super mid-size business jet. The aircraft offers a full three-axis fly-by-wire system that delivers flight-envelope protection, increased redundancy and reduced maintenance. The Gulfstream III is recognized throughout the world as the ultimate business jet.

General characteristics
* Crew: Two or three
* Capacity: 19 passengers (standard seating)
* Length: 83 ft 1 in (25.32 m)
* Wingspan: 77 ft 10 in (23.72 m)
* Height: 24 ft 4½ in (7.43 m)
* Wing area: 934.6 sq ft (86.83 m²)
* Aspect ratio: 6.0:1
* Empty weight: 38,000 lb (17,236 kg)
* Max. takeoff weight: 69,700 lb (31,615 kg)
* Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce Spey RB.163 Mk 511-8 Turbofan, 11,400 lbf (50.7 kN) each


Performance
* Maximum speed: 576 mph (501 knots, 928 km/h) (max cruise)
* Cruise speed: 508 mph (442 knots, 818 km/h) (long range cruise)
* Stall speed: 121 mph (105 knots, 194 km/h)
* Range: 4,200 mi (3,650 nmi, 6,760 km) (eight passengers, IFR reserves)
* Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)
* Rate of climb: 3,800 ft/min (19.3 m/s)