Military
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Manufacturer: Cessna
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four‑seat, single‑engine, high‑wing aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear. First flown in 1955, it has become the most produced aircraft in history, with more than 44,000 units built by 2015. Its simple, reliable design has made it a staple of flight schools, private owners, and light‑air‑traffic operations worldwide.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- douglas-a-4-skyhawk
- Class
- Military
- Registry Count
- 6
- Example Registration
- N142EM
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
- A-4K- 6 registrations - Example N142EM