Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 is one of the best-selling single engine airplanes in the world. Over 43,000 of them have been made.[5] It is made by Cessna Aircraft Company. It can carry 4 people including the pilot. From 1956 until 1967 it had a Continental six-cylinder piston engine. Beginning in 1968, the 172 was powered by a Lycoming four-cylinder piston engine. The small Cessna airplanes, including the 172, are very often used in pilot training.
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Cessna 172M | |
| Role | Civil utility aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Introduction | 1956 |
| Number built | 43,000+[1] |
| Unit cost | 172 US$8,700 (1956)[2] 172R US$$274,900 (2012)[3] 172S US$307,500 (2012)[4] |
| Developed from | Cessna 170 |
| Variants | T-41 Mescalero |
Cessna 172 Media
1960 Cessna 172A, FAA registration N7481T at Anderson airport, Indiana, USA
Early Cessna 172s, like this 1957 model, had a "fastback" rear cabin with no rear window and featured a "square" fin design.
The record-setting 1958-built Cessna 172
1956 Cessna 172, Toowoomba, Australia, 2010
Cessna N7706X at ESSH Sweden. 1960 CESSNA 172B, Fixed wing single engine, (4 seats / 1 engine CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER)*Horsepower: 145
1963 Cessna 172D
1964 Cessna 172F
Cessna F172G (UK registration G-BGMP) at Kemble Airfield, Gloucestershire, England. Date of build 1965.
The 1968-built Cessna 172I introduced the Lycoming O-320-E2D engine of 150 hp (112 kW).
1969 model-year Cessna 172K, built in 1968
References
- ↑ Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Cessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ Mola, Roger A. (July 2006). "Cessna's Golden Oldie". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ "2012 172R Price Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "2012 172S Price Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Chessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
Other websites
- Lua error in Module:Official_website at line 90: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- 172guide.com Archived 2009-03-27 at the Wayback Machine – complete reference about all models of the Cessna 172 airplane
