The aircraft in context.
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Propulsion
- Single-engine piston
- Primary role
- Training & personal flying
- Identification cue
- High-wing layout
Designed for a mission.
Cessna 172 at a glance
Cessna 172 is an example of the single-engine piston aircraft category. Its high-wing layout offers a useful visual identification cue.
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EDITORIAL STATUS
This is a sample aircraft profile. Variant-specific specifications, history and manufacturer references await editorial verification. The aircraft symbol is generic.