Cessna's Model 185 had the civil name Skywagon and when an improved version was evolved this was designated Cessna Model 206 Super Skywagon. Changes included replacement of the tailwheel landing gear with one of tricycle type; introduction of conical-camber wingtips to reduce induced drag; enlargement of the tailplane and flaps; addition of double cargo doors measuring 1.22 by 0.91m; and a more powerful 213kW Continental IO-520-A flat-six engine. Production of the Model 206 ended in 1964, but examples remain in service with several armed forces.

On 3 January 1969 Cessna flew the first production example of the lengthened seven-seat Model 207, which reverted to the name Skywagon. This introduced a second access door on the starboard side; a 54kg capacity baggage compartment, forward of the cabin; and the more powerful IO-520-J engine. Both the Models 206 and 207 can be flown with cargo doors removed for the air-dropping of supplies, parachuting and photography. Both can carry a 136kg glassfibre cargo pack beneath the fuselage, and ambulance kits comprising a stretcher, oxygen supply, and attendant seat are available. The Model 207 also serves with several armed services.

When production of the original Model 206 Super Skywagon ended in 1964, three new versions were introduced for" 1965. Since that time there have been several changes in name and designation of both Model 206s and Model207s and it is clearer to list them below as variants.

Replaced by the Model 208 Caravan, volume production of the 206 and 207 ended in 1985, although around 100 more airframes were produced and sold. By 31 December 1987, no less than 7,652 Model 206 Skywagon and Stationairs had been delivered, including 643 Super Skylane luxury versions.

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A three-view drawing of Cessna Model 207 Stationair 7 (800 x 435)