CASA CN-235
CASA · turboprop, 2 engines · ICAO CN35
The CASA CN-235 has the shortest wheelbase, the shortest length and the 3rd-narrowest main gear in Design Group III (77 types), and the 5th-lowest maximum takeoff weight in Design Group III (77 types, 76 with a published figure).
Airport design codes
- III
Design Group III. Set by the wingspan; the tail height alone would give Group II.
- B
Approach Category B. From its FAA reference approach speed of 110 kt (band 91 to 120 kt).
Gear and weights
| Cockpit to main gear | 23.0 ft | 7.0 m |
|---|---|---|
| Span-to-length ratio | 1.31 | |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,376 lb | 16,500 kg |
| Max. landing weight | 36,376 lb | 16,500 kg |
| Main gear code | 2S | |
| Taxiway Design Group | 1B | |
| ICAO wake category | Medium |
Where it sits
The CN-235 also has the 3rd-highest wingspan-to-length ratio in Design Group III (77 types). By length it falls between the Embraer Legacy 450 and the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.
Main gear 14.2 ft wide (4.3 m), 17% of the span; wheelbase 22.4 ft (6.8 m), 35% of the length.
US records: 4,484 US flight-plan operations in FY2024; 1 on the US register.
Closest in size on this site
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.