Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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Cessna Cessna 172 Skyhawk (on floats/seaplane)

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

Aircraft

172 Skyhawk C172

Standard factory livery with 'Skyhawk' script

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Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Insights

Aviation History

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most-produced aircraft in history and one of the world's most popular training and personal aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common, tens of thousands in operation worldwide.

Record Flights

Has been used for world endurance records for light aircraft, including a 1958/59 flight lasting 64 days airborne.

Safety & Events

Generally a very safe and reliable aircraft, regularly used in pilot training worldwide.

Future Outlook

Still in production and widespread active use.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360-L2A (typical)

Engine

11.0 m

Wingspan

8.3 m

Length

1,285 km

Range

226 km/h

Speed

4 passengers

Capacity

1,111 kg

MTOW

2.7 m

Height

160 hp (119 kW) - piston engine, not usually measured in thrust

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 10 (varies by variant, typically ~67-70 dB)

Noise

No achievements earned with this spotting as the Cessna 172 is neither a jet, turboprop, classic, private jet (in a business context), nor a regional jet/turboprop listed in the achievement categories.