General Aviation

Cessna R172e

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna T‑41 Mescalero is a military trainer derived from the popular Cessna 172 single‑engine piston aircraft. It was used by the U.S. Air Force, Army and many foreign air forces as an introductory or basic pilot‑training platform. The aircraft kept the 172 airframe but received military‑grade avionics, electrical systems and, in later variants, more powerful engines.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-r172e
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
97
Example Registration
N106WS

Specifications

Wingspan
10.92 m / 35 ft
Length
8.2 m / 26 ft
Height
2.69 m / 8 ft
Max Speed
232 km/h / 144 mph
Range
1159 km / 626 nmi
Ceiling
5200 m / 17000 ft
First Flight
1955-06-12
Production Start
1964
Production End
1996
Total Built
230

Variants

  • R172E- 97 registrations - Example N106WS

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