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Cessna 172

The 172 is a land-based utility aircraft built by Cessna in the United States. It first flew in 1955 and entered service in 1956. 44,000 were built.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Pictured: Cessna 172 Skyhawk · Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Type of aircraft
land-based utility aircraft
First flight
1955
Entered service
1956
Total built
44,000
Wingspan
10.92 m
Length
8.2 m
Country of origin
United States

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
National Museum of the United States Air ForceN9344Lstatic display