What are the technical specifications of the Cessna 172?
Technical Specifications of the Cessna 172 The first production Cessna 172 Skyhawk was equipped with a Continental O-300 145 hp (108 kW) six-cylinder, air-cooled engine and had a maximum gross weight of 2,200 lb (998 kg). As noted, the Cessna 172 is powered by a four-cylinder engine with a fixed-pitch propeller. Other specifications are as follows: 27′ 2 in length, 8′ 11 in height, with a 36-foot wingspan. Maximum ramp weight of 2,448 lbs; basic empty weight is 1,680lb, useful load 878 lb.