Cessna 172 Skyhawk

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Powerplant: Avco Lycoming O-320-H2AD, four-cylinder, Horizontally opposed, 160hp
• Length 26 ft 11 in
• Height 8 ft 9.5 in
• Wingspan 36 ft
• Wing area 174 sq ft
• Seats 4
• Empty weight, typical 1475.6 lb
• Maximum gross weight 2400 lb
• Useable fuel 40 US gal

• Takeoff distance, ground roll 805 ft
• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle 1440 ft
• Max demonstrated crosswind component 15 kts
• Rate of climb, sea level 770 fpm
• Cruise speed @ 75% power 125 ktas
• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle 1250 ft
• Landing distance, ground roll 520 ft
• Service ceiling 14200 ft

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• Vx (best angle of climb) 59 kias
• Vy (best rate of climb) 73 kias
• Vso (stall, in landing configuration) 41 kcas
• Vne (never exceed) 160 kias