How to spot it
Look for a rugged high-wing Cessna with a strut-braced wing and a tailwheel instead of a nose wheel, often on floats or big wheels.
Often confused with
Cessna 180 Skywagon
The 185 has a larger dorsal fin; the 180's fin is smaller.
Cessna 185 Skywagon vs Cessna 180 Skywagon: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Type | General aviation |
| ICAO code | C185 |
| First flight | 1960 |
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