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Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Overview

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a general aviation aircraft manufactured by Cessna, with the profile centered on its general aviation role. Its recorded first flight is 1955-06-12. The current production-status field is listed as In Production. The listed configuration provides for a crew of 1 and passenger capacity of 4. Power is provided by 1 Lycoming IO-360 engine. Recorded dimensions include length 27 ft 2 in, wingspan 36 ft 1 in, height 8.9 ft. Maximum takeoff weight is listed as 2550 lb. Listed performance includes cruise speed ~122 kn kt, range ~640 nm nautical miles. Its ICAO type designator is C172. Figures shown here describe the listed type or configuration and may vary by sub-variant, certification basis, or operator fit.

Quick Facts

First Flight Jun 12, 1955
Crew 1
Passengers 4
Range ~640 nm
Cruise Speed ~122 kn

Specifications

ICAO Type CodeC172
First FlightJun 12, 1955
Crew1
Passenger Capacity4
Length27 ft 2 in
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter36 ft 1 in
Height8.9 ft
Max Takeoff Weight2550 lb
Cruise Speed~122 kn
Range~640 nm
Engine ManufacturerLycoming
Engine ModelIO-360
Engine Count1

Data verification status: Partially Verified

Source: Textron Aviation