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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Cessna 185F SkywagonView aircraft profile	Cessna 210N CenturionView aircraft profile	Cessna P210NView aircraft profile
Typical market year	1980	1980	1980
Estimated purchase	€350k	€258k	€218k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€87k	€94k	€76k
Five-year cash outlay	€787k	€730k	€600k
Cruise speed	145 kt	166 kt	187 kt
Advertised range	720 nm	900 nm	925 nm
Seats	6	6	6
Realistic payload	557 kg	537 kg	517 kg
Runway need	350 m	590 m	658 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Superb payload and backcountry capability, but tailwheel history, corrosion and float or STOL modifications drive value.	Excellent speed, payload and six-seat utility, but landing-gear, structural and ageing-system maintenance can be expensive.	The P210N combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 434 NM reported range and about 179 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

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