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Cessna 172 Skyhawk

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft, making it the most successful aircraft in history and a staple of flight training.

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Family Name
172
Full Name
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Reusability
fully_reusable
Slug
cessna-172-skyhawk
Status
active
Type
other

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Description
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft, making it the most successful aircraft in history and a staple of flight training.
Diameter M
11
Engines
  • Count
    1
    Name
    Lycoming IO-360-L2A
First Flight Year
1,955
Height M
2.72
Liftoff Mass Kg
1,157
Manufacturer Id
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Creation Time
4/26/2026, 2:27:37 PM
Updated Time
4/26/2026, 2:27:37 PM