How to spot it
The classic four-seat high-wing Cessna, with one strut under each wing, fixed tricycle gear and a swept tail fin.
Often confused with
Cessna 152
The 172 has four seats and a longer cabin with a rear window; the 152 is a small two-seater.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 152: side by sidePiper PA-28 Cherokee
Look at the wing: the Cessna's is on top of the cabin, the Piper's below it.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Piper PA-28 Cherokee: side by sideDid you know
The Cessna 172 is the most produced aircraft in history.
Details
| Maker | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Type | General aviation |
| ICAO code | C172 |
| First flight | 1955 |
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