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The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane. It is without doubt the most successful mass produced light aircraft in history. The first production models were delivered in 1956 and it is still in production in 2007; more than 40,000 have been built.

SPECIFICATION
Engine Lycoming 0-320-H2AD 160 HP
Oil Capacity 6 Litres (8 litres some models)
Total Fuel Capacity 188 Litres (197 VH-CLS)
Useable Fuel 181 Litres (189 VH-CLS)
Fuel Consumption 35 Litres / Hour
Cruise TAS 110 Kt
Best Angle Of Climb 59 Kt
Best Rate Of Climb 73 Kt
Cruise Climb 80 Kt
Approach Speed 65 Kt
Max. Crosswind 15 Kt
Glide Speed 65 Kt
VFE 85 Kt
VNE 160 Kt
Basic Empty Weight 667 Kg
Max. Take Off Weight 1043 Kg
Max. Landing Weight 1043 Kg

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