Cessna 170
Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear
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About the Cessna 170
The Cessna 170 is a single-engine, four-seat general aviation aircraft produced by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1948 to 1956. It is the predecessor of the Cessna 172, the most produced aircraft in history. Over its production run, the 170 went through several versions, including the 170A, 170B, and 170C, which featured improvements such as all-metal construction, revised wing designs, and improved fuel tanks. The military variant, the Model 305, was used by the US Air Force, Army, and Marines as a forward air control and reconnaissance aircraft. In 1958, Cessna experimented with a belt-driven engine, which showed promise in reducing vibration and engine noise. Ultimately, the Cessna 170 was replaced by the 172 in 1956, which featured a nosewheel-equipped design and a square tailfin.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 36.0 ft
- Length
- 25.0 ft
- Height
- 6.6 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 2,200 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 2,200 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 42 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 100 KTAS
- Range
- 410 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 15,500 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 690 fpm
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