Whether you are looking for new or used Cessna aircraft, one thing is for sure. You can count on getting quality and extreme value for money. This is because Cessna Aircraft Company has continuously strived to create designs of aircraft that offer lower operating costs and higher performance. One such model that offers this kind of performance over its competition is the Cessna 310. This model is the first ever twin-engine aircraft to enter production after World War II, and was successfully implemented into the market after that time.

The first Cessna 310 flew in January 1953 and was quite impressive to aviators and aircraft enthusiasts. The earlier models had fuel stored in tip tanks, which was not an uncommon feature in Cessna aircraft. This was perhaps the most common charter aircraft for air taxi firms, because it had many advantages over its competition in that regard. Not only was the Cessna 310 aircraft faster than competitors like the Piper Aztec, but it also performed at much lower operating costs and offered excellent aftermarket modifications. Per convention with Cessna, a letter was added after each model number whenever there was a new modification or change to design.

In that regard, there were many variants of the Cessna 310, ranging from 310A to the 310S, which happened to be the original Cessna 320. In terms of sales, the Cessna 310R is the model that provided the most revenue for the company in this range of model. This 285 hp machine was modified from the 310Q and there were 1332 of them built overall. This is quite an impressive feat for a twin-engine aircraft at the time.

Apart from the Cessna 310 being used commonly for air taxi purposes, it was also used in 1957 by the US Air Force to transport personnel and also offer administrative support. Once again, its speed made it suitable compared to its competition, and the record number of sales certainly speaks for itself. Additionally, being able to serve its home Country at a crucial time in history is also something that makes the 310 stand out.

This four passenger aircraft is 27 feet long and 10'6" high, with a total wingspan of 35 feet. Naturally, one would expect a twin-engine aircraft to be bigger than the single-engine ones. The maximum speed for the Cessna 310 is 220 miles per hour with the cruise speed set at 205 miles per hour. The plane is also able to reach a service ceiling of 20,000 feet.

Today, there are many cases worldwide where the Cessna 310 is in operation in an air taxi service. Although it is no longer in production, many people still see it as the aircraft of choice for specific services as it has never failed to impress in that regard. However, any individuals interested in this model should not hesitate to pursue acquisition of one, because it would be just as useful as it has been to professional service industries.