Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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A classic Cessna 172 Skyhawk (G-BRNK) taxiing at a grass airfield, a favorite of flight training and general aviation pilots worldwide.

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Aircraft

172 Skyhawk C172

White with red and blue stripes

G-BRNK

Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

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Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Nice side profile—registration clearly visible, but background vegetation blends with fin, reducing pop.

Insights

Aviation History

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most-produced aircraft in history and is considered the quintessential general aviation training and personal aircraft since 1956.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; over 44,000 Cessna 172s have been built.

Record Flights

Often used for world circumnavigation or endurance records for light aircraft, but this specific registration does not appear notable.

Safety & Events

No major incidents associated with this registration as of latest data.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in service for many years due to legendary durability.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 series (typical for C172N/P, visible as a single piston engine)

Engine

11 m

Wingspan

8.28 m

Length

1,185 km

Range

226 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,111 kg

MTOW

2.72 m

Height

160-180 hp (120-135 kW) typical for this aircraft family

Thrust

Typically 69-71 dB(A) at takeoff/landing, not ICAO certified for modern noise standards

Noise