Cessna 172 Skyhawk

01 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The Cessna 172 is identifiable by its high wing, four-seat configuration, and tricycle landing gear — the most familiar and widely-flown private aircraft globally.

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Cessna CitationJet/M2 (CJ1, CJ2, CJ3) series

Aircraft

172 Skyhawk C172

Standard livery, possible local operator decals

A2-JJP

Registration

Airline

Likely local air charter operator (registration A2- prefix indicates Botswana)

Manufacturer

Cessna

Insights

Aviation History

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most produced aircraft in history and the world's most popular training and general aviation aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Very common with over 44,000 built and thousands active worldwide.

Record Flights

No long-haul records, but famous as the type used in most general aviation pilot training around the globe.

Safety & Events

No major notable events for the C172, although the type is sometimes used in record youth flights and flight training milestones.

Future Outlook

Still widely in service; classic and modernized versions both in active fleets.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360-L2A (single piston engine)

Engine

11.0 meters

Wingspan

8.28 meters

Length

1,185 kilometers

Range

226 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,111 kilograms

MTOW

2.72 meters

Height

121 kW (160 hp)

Thrust

70-75 dB typical, not rated under ICAO Chapter 4 jet standards

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