Cessna Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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A classic Cessna 172 Skyhawk climbs out after takeoff—a timeless favorite for student pilots and trainers everywhere.

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Aircraft

Cessna 172 Skyhawk C172

Manufacturer

Cessna

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The Cessna is centered but soft focus and distance make it hard to appreciate aircraft detail.

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Aviation History

The Cessna 172 is the most produced aircraft in history and a staple of global flight training fleets since its introduction in 1956.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; tens of thousands produced and flying worldwide.

Record Flights

Not typically used for record flights, but well-known for endurance and distance training runs.

Safety & Events

Generally has an excellent safety record, often involved in pilot training incidents due to its ubiquity.

Future Outlook

Production ongoing and widely supported; large numbers expected to remain flying for decades.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360-L2A (common variant)

Engine

11.0 meters

Wingspan

8.3 meters

Length

1,185 km

Range

226 km/h

Speed

4 seats (including pilot)

Capacity

1,111 kg

MTOW

2.7 meters

Height

180 hp (134 kW)

Thrust

Typically 70-75 dB (not certified under ICAO Chapter 4/14 jet noise standards)

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