General Aviation

Cessna 177b

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna 177 Cardinal is a light, single‑engine, high‑wing aircraft produced by Cessna from 1968 to 1978. Designed to replace the popular 172 Skyhawk, it features a cantilever wing, fixed landing gear, and a forward‑mounted cockpit for better visibility.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-177b
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
840
Example Registration
N10171

Specifications

Wingspan
10.82 m / 35 ft
Length
8.43 m / 27 ft
Height
2.62 m / 8 ft
Max Speed
252 km/h / 157 mph
Cruise Speed
230 km/h / 143 mph
Range
1119 km / 604 nmi
Ceiling
4500 m / 14600 ft
First Flight
1966-07-15
Production Start
1968
Production End
1978
Total Built
4295

Variants

  • 177B- 840 registrations - Example N10171

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