Cessna 172
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| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | |
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| Cessna 172M | |
| Role | Civil utility aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Introduced | 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 |
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 The 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.
References [change]
- ↑ Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Cessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". http://www.avweb.com/news/aopa/AOPAExpo2007_Cessna_172SSkyhawk_DieselEngine_196294-1.html. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ Mola, Roger A. (Jul 2006). "Cessna's Golden Oldie". http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/cessna.html. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ 2012 172R Price Sheet
- ↑ 2012 172S Price Sheet
- ↑ Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Cessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". http://www.avweb.com/news/aopa/AOPAExpo2007_Cessna_172SSkyhawk_DieselEngine_196294-1.html. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
Other websites [change]
172guide.com – complete reference about all models of the Cessna 172 airplane
