Cessna Skylane 182 vs Lancair LC-41 Columbia 400
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 Skylane 182 Cessna | Lancair LC-41 Columbia 400 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing |
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| Stall Speed | 51 kts | 72 kts |
| Approach Speed | 70 kts | 78 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 145 kts | 235 kts |
| Range | 930 nm | 1,107 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 18,100 ft | 25,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 924 fpm | 1,285 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 13.0 gph | 21.0 gph |
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.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Cessna Skylane 182 Cessna | Lancair LC-41 Columbia 400 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
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 Skylane 182 Cessna | Lancair LC-41 Columbia 400 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $84/hr | $136/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $140/hr | $233/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $4,700/yr | $5,150/yr |
| Hangar | $4,698/yr | $4,094/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $3,700/yr |
| Total Fixed | $11,898/yr | $12,944/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Cessna Skylane 182 Cessna | Lancair LC-41 Columbia 400 Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,186 lbs | 1,100 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,100 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Capacity | 92 gal | 98 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Fixed | Fixed |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 36.0 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Length | 29.0 ft | 25.2 ft |
| Tail Height | 9.3 ft | 9.0 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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