General Aviation

Cessna 185

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna 185 Skywagon is a six‑seat, single‑engine, high‑wing general‑aviation aircraft produced by Cessna from 1961 to 1985. It features fixed tailwheel landing gear and was built in more than 4,400 units.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-185
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
227
Example Registration
N111EZ

Specifications

Wingspan
10.92 m / 35 ft
Length
7.85 m / 25 ft
Height
2.36 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
287 km/h / 178 mph
Cruise Speed
269 km/h / 167 mph
Range
1330 km / 720 nmi
Ceiling
5230 m / 17150 ft
First Flight
1960
Production Start
1961
Production End
1985
Total Built
3916

Variants

  • 185- 98 registrations - Example N1322R
  • 185A- 48 registrations - Example N11669
  • 185D- 30 registrations - Example N1318P
  • 185C- 22 registrations - Example N111EZ
  • 185B- 14 registrations - Example N2517Z
  • 185E- 14 registrations - Example N135A
  • 185F- 1 registrations - Example N804MM

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