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Do you think about and want to acquire a Cessna aircraft models? If you want to fly in your own time and explore more of the world with enthusiasm, please fulfill your dream. A Cessna-type aircraft offers a personal luxury vibe. You do not need to be a billionaire to buy one because the price is not too high, and the maintenance cost is reasonable. Today we will cover the basics of Cessna aircraft and try to understand if buying one can fulfill your hobby. I want to buy one as it is my hobby and dream.

Cessna 152

The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear aircraft originating from America. It is generally used for flight training and personal use. The airframe is primarily metal construction, mainly 2024-T3 aluminum alloy with riveted skin. The Cessna 152 is available with dual-control operational equipment. The ailerons move 20 degrees upwards and 15 degrees downwards. This type of

Cessna aircraft models are equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear.

General Characteristics

Crew: One
Capacity: One passenger plus two children not exceeding 120 lb, with an optional baggage compartment bench seat
Length: 24 ft (7.34 m)
Wingspan: 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Wing area: 160 sq ft (15 m²)
Empty weight: 1081 lb (490 kg)
Gross weight: 1670 lb (757 kg)
Powerplant: 1 x Lycoming O-235 L2C flat of 4 engine, 110 hp (82 kW)
Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch, 69 in (180 cm) McCauley or 72 in Sensenich propeller

Performance

Maximum speed: 126 mph (203 km/h, 109 kts)
Cruise speed: 123 mph (198 km/h, 107 kts)
Stall speed: 49 mph (79 km/h)
Range: 477 mi (768 km, 415 nm)
Service ceiling: 14,700 ft (4500 m)
Rate of climb: 715 ft/min (3.63 m/s)

Cessna 172

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing, fixed-wing aircraft originating from America. It is generally used for flight training and personal use. It is manufactured by Cessna Textron Aviation. The first flight was in 1956, and production spanned from 1956-1986 and resumed from 1996 to the present, with a total of over 44,000 units built. Since 1956, many variants have been upgraded from 172A to the current 172S.

General Characteristics

Crew: One
Capacity: Three passengers
Length: 27 ft 1 in (8.28 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 4 in (11.00 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m²)
Empty weight: 1691 lb (767 kg)
Gross weight: 2450 lb (1111 kg)
Fuel capacity: 56 US gallons (212 l)
Powerplant: 1 x Lycoming IO-360-L2A four-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine, 160 hp (120 kW)
Propellers: 2-bladed metal, fixed pitch
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Airfoil: modified NACA 2412

Performance

Maximum speed: 188 mph (302 km/h)
Cruise speed: 140 mph (226 km/h, 122 kts)
Stall speed: 54 mph (87 km/h, 47 kts)
Range: 801 mi (1289 km, 696 nm)
Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4100 m)
Rate of climb: 721 ft/min (3.66 m/s)
Wing loading: 14.1 lb/sq ft (68.6 kg/m²)

Cessna 177

The Cessna 177 Cardinal is a lightweight, single-engine, high-wing airplane. It is generally used for flight training and personal use. It is manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. The first flight was on July 15, 1966, and over 4,295 units have been built. Since 1966, many variants have been upgraded, including the 177A and the current 177B and 177RG. It is designed to replace the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

General Characteristics

Crew: One
Capacity: Three passengers
Length: 27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Height: 8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)
Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m²)
Empty weight: 1495 lb (678 kg)
Gross weight: 2800 lb (1269 kg)
Fuel capacity: 61 US gallons (231 l)
Powerplant: 1 x Lycoming O-360-A1F6D air-cooled flat-4 engine, 180 hp (130 kW)
Max takeoff weight: 2500 lb (1134 kg)
Propellers: 2-bladed metal, fixed pitch

Performance

Maximum speed: 157 mph (252 km/h, 136 kts)
Cruise speed: 143 mph (230 km/h, 124 kts)
Stall speed: 57 mph (90 km/h, 49 kts)
Range: 695 mi (1119 km, 604 nm)
Service ceiling: 14,600 ft (4500 m)
Rate of climb: 840 ft/min (4.3 m/s)

Cessna 182

The Cessna 182 Skylane is a four-seat, light, single-engine, high-wing aircraft. It is generally used for flight training and personal use built in Wichita, Kansas. It is manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. The first flight was on September 10, 1955, and over 23,237 units have been built. Since 1955, many variants have been upgraded, including the 182A and the current 182RG.

General Characteristics

Crew: One
Capacity: Three passengers
Length: 29 ft (8.84 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft (10.97 m)
Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m²)
Empty weight: 1970 lb (894 kg)
Gross weight: 2550 lb (1156 kg)
Fuel capacity: 55 US gallons (208 l)
Powerplant: 1 x Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 air-cooled flat-6 engine, 230 hp (170 kW)
Max takeoff weight: 3100 lb (1406 kg)
Propellers: 3-bladed constant speed

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 mph (280 km/h, 150 kts)
Cruise speed: 167 mph (269 km/h, 145 kts)
Stall speed: 56 mph (91 km/h, 49 kts)
Range: 1070 mi (1720 km, 930 nm)
Service ceiling: 18,100 ft (5500 m)
Rate of climb: 924 ft/min (4.63 m/s)

Cessna 337

The Cessna 337 Skymaster is a twin-engine American civil utility aircraft. It is generally used for air taxi and personal use. It is manufactured by Cessna Reims Aviation. The first flight was on February 28, 1961, and over 3,321 units have been built. The variant O-2 Skymaster is a military version of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster.

General Characteristics

Crew: One
Capacity: Five passengers
Length: 29 ft 9 in (9.07 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft 9 in (11.81 m)
Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
Wing area: 201 sq ft (18.7 m²)
Empty weight: 2655 lb (1204 kg)
Fuel capacity: 92 US gallons (350 l)
Powerplant: 2 x Continental IO-360-C air-cooled flat-6 piston engines, 210 hp (160 kW)
Max takeoff weight: 4400 lb (1996 kg)
Propellers: 2-bladed constant speed
Aspect ratio: 7.18:1