Cessna 185 Skywagon

Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Default: 30 lbs

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Mission Profile

145
KTAS
Cruise Speed
5
Occupants
720
nm
Max Range
1086
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Cessna 185 Skywagon

The Cessna 185 Skywagon is a six-seat, single-engined general aviation aircraft manufactured by Cessna between 1961 and 1985. It features a high-wing design, non-retractable landing gear, and a 300 hp engine, with various variants used for bush flying, commercial transport, and aerial application. The Cessna 182 and Cessna 185 are variants of the Cessna 180.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
35.8 ft
Length
25.6 ft
Height
7.8 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
3,350 lbs
Max Landing Weight
3,350 lbs
Useful Load
1,602 lbs
Fuel Capacity
86 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
145 KTAS
Range
720 NM
Service Ceiling
17,150 ft
Rate of Climb
970 fpm

Engines

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