General Aviation

Cessna R172k

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four‑seat, single‑engine, high‑wing aircraft with fixed tricycle gear. First flown in 1955, it has become the most produced aircraft in history, with more than 44,000 units built by 2015.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-r172k
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
653
Example Registration
N1001V

Specifications

Wingspan
11 m / 36 ft
Length
8.28 m / 27 ft
Height
2.72 m / 8 ft
Max Speed
302 km/h / 188 mph
Cruise Speed
226 km/h / 140 mph
Range
1289 km / 696 nmi
Ceiling
4100 m / 13500 ft
First Flight
1955-06-12
Production Start
1956
Production End
1986
Total Built
44000

Variants

  • R172K- 653 registrations - Example N1001V

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