Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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16 Sep 2026 · © Unknown

Cockpit view during flight in a classic Cessna 172 Skyhawk—the world's most popular training and general aviation aircraft.

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Aircraft

172 Skyhawk C172

Manufacturer

Cessna

Achievements

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Location

Stuttgart Airport

STR/EDDS

48.6899, 9.2220

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Stuttgart Airport STR

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Aviation History

The Cessna 172 is the most produced aircraft in history, widely used for training, personal, and utility flying since its introduction in 1956.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common, over 44,000 produced.

Record Flights

Flown in numerous record and endurance flights within the general aviation sector.

Safety & Events

Generally considered safe; incidents mostly relate to pilot error or weather.

Future Outlook

Cessna 172s are likely to remain in service for decades due to parts availability and popularity.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320/O-360 (varies by model)

Engine

11.0 meters

Wingspan

8.3 meters

Length

1,280 kilometers

Range

226 kilometers per hour

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,111 kilograms

MTOW

2.7 meters

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