Cessna 303 Crusader vs Cessna 320 Skyknight
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Cessna 303 Crusader Cessna | Cessna 320 Skyknight Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 69 kts | 67 kts |
| Approach Speed | 90 kts | 90 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 196 kts | 200 kts |
| Range | 1,020 nm | 750 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft | 24,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,480 fpm | 1,700 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | — | — |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Cessna 303 Crusader Cessna | Cessna 320 Skyknight Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | —/hr | —/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | —/hr | —/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | —/yr | —/yr |
| Annual Inspection | —/yr | —/yr |
| Total Fixed | —/yr | —/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Cessna 303 Crusader Cessna | Cessna 320 Skyknight Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,845 lbs | 1,950 lbs |
| MTOW | 5,150 lbs | 4,990 lbs |
| Seating | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 153 gal | 102 gal |
| Engines | 2× Piston | 2× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 39.0 ft | 36.9 ft |
| Length | 30.4 ft | 32.0 ft |
| Tail Height | 13.3 ft | 10.6 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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