Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a light trainer and touring aircraft built by Cessna in the USA. It first flew in 1955 and entered service in 1956. Simple, forgiving and affordable: the airplane many pilots learn on.
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- Top speed302 km/h (188 mph)
- Range1,289 km (801 miles)
- First flight1955
- Wingspan11 m (36 ft)
Cessna 172 Skyhawk specs
| Top speed | 302 km/h (188 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | 226 km/h (140 mph) |
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| Range | 1,289 km (801 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 4,100 m (13,451 ft) |
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| Length | 8.3 m (27 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
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| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 1.16 t (2,557 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot, 3 passengers |
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| Engines | 1 × piston |
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| First flight | 1955 |
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| Entered service | 1956 |
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| Built by | Cessna (USA) |
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Cessna 172 Skyhawk facts
- More than 44,000 have been built, more than any other aircraft in history.
- In 1958 and 1959 two pilots kept one in the air for 64 days, refuelling from a speeding truck.
Quick quiz
When did the Cessna 172 Skyhawk first fly?
In 1955.
Who built the Cessna 172 Skyhawk?
Cessna, in the USA.
How fast can the Cessna 172 Skyhawk fly?
Its top speed is 302 km/h (188 mph).
How far can the Cessna 172 Skyhawk fly?
About 1,289 km (801 miles).
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