General Aviation

Cessna 170

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna 170 is an American single‑engine, four‑seat general‑aviation aircraft produced by Cessna from 1948 to 1956. It was the direct predecessor to the Cessna 172 and featured a metal fuselage, fabric‑covered wings, and conventional tailwheel gear.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-170
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
272
Example Registration
N124Q

Specifications

Wingspan
11 m / 36 ft
Length
7.61 m / 24 ft
Height
2.01 m / 6 ft
Max Speed
230 km/h / 140 mph
Cruise Speed
190 km/h / 120 mph
Ceiling
4700 m / 15500 ft
First Flight
1948-06-01
Production Start
1948
Production End
1956
Total Built
5174

Variants

  • 170- 272 registrations - Example N124Q

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