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The Cessna 150 is a two-seat tricycle gear general aviation airplane that was designed for flight training, touring and personal use. [2] In 1977, it was succeeded in production by the Cessna 152, a minor modification to the original design. The Cessna 150 is the fifth most produced aircraft ever, with 23,839 produced. [3]
Cessna Model EC-1: 2 Single piston engine monoplane utility airplane Cessna Model EC-2: 2 Single piston engine monoplane utility airplane Cessna DC-6: 1929 Single piston engine monoplane utility airplane Cessna NGP: 2006 1 Prototype single piston engine monoplane utility airplane Cessna O-1 Bird Dog [a] 1949 3,431
On October 4, 2007, Cessna announced its plan to build a diesel-powered model, to be designated the 172 Skyhawk TD ("Turbo Diesel") starting in mid-2008. [36] The planned engine was to be a Thielert Centurion 2.0 , liquid-cooled, two-liter displacement, dual overhead cam, four-cylinder, in-line, turbo-diesel with full authority digital engine ...
The 1968 model 177 was introduced in late 1967 with a 150 hp (112 kW) engine. [2] A deluxe model known as the "Cardinal" was also introduced that year with many otherwise optional interior/avionics upgrades installed as standard. [3] One of the design goals of this 172 replacement was to allow the pilot an unobstructed view when making a turn.
Data from Global Security [better source needed] General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: three passengers Length: 26 ft 11 in (8.20 m) Wingspan: 35 ft 10 in (10.92 m) Height: 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) Wing area: 159 sq ft (14.8 m 2) Empty weight: 1,363 lb (618 kg) Gross weight: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-360-D 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 210 ...
The 175 was designed to fill a niche between the Cessna 172 and the slightly heavier, larger and faster Cessna 182. The engine of the 175, a reduction drive or geared version of the O-300 (Continental GO-300) used in the 172, is rated at 175 hp (130 kW), or 30 hp (22 kW) more than the engine offered in the contemporary 172. Between 1958 and ...
Cessna has historically used model years similar to U.S. auto manufacturers, with sales of new models typically starting a few months prior to the actual calendar year. 182 Initial production version built only for the 1956 model year. Powered by a carbureted 230 hp (172 kW) Continental O-470-L piston engine, gross weight 2,550 lb (1,157 kg ...
In late 1948, Cessna began sales of the 170, with a metal fuselage and tail and fabric-covered constant-chord wings. These earliest 170s were four-seat versions of the popular 140 with a more powerful 145 hp (108 kW) Continental C145-2 and an extra interconnected fuel tank in one wing for a total of 36 gallons in three tanks.