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Cessna 172N

The Model 172N introduced a higher powered engine and new interior. The French version was the F.172N (525 built). The Model 172P (2664 built) had minor improvements and was built in France as the F.172P (215 built). The Model 172Q Cutlass (391 built) was introduced in 1982 and was powered by a 180hp(134kW) Lycoming and had a maximum take-off weight of 2550lb(1157kg). The Model FR172E (60 built), FR172F (85 built), FR172G (80 built), FR172H (125 built) and FR172J (240 built) were known as the Reims Rocket and were powered by a 210hp(156kW) Continental. The Model R172K Hawk XP (1455 built) first flew in 1976 and was powered by a 195hp(145kW) Continental. The French version, the Reims Cessna FR.172K Hawk XP (85 built) was powered by a 210hp(156kW) Continental.

Cessna 172N

C-GBRS                   c/n 73898                     USA 

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1977

Engine: 160hp(119kW) Lycoming O-320-H2AD                                                                                 Length: 26’11"(8.2m)                                                                                          Height: 8’11"(2.71m)Wingspan: 36’1"(10.99m)                                                                                             No.built: 6425 Range: 865miles(1392km)                                                           Cruising speed: 138mph(222kmh) Empty weight: 1414lb(642kg)                                                Maximum take-off weight: 2400lb(1089kg)

A Cessna 172N powered by a LOM engine is illustrated below.

C-GKYJ                   c/n 73918                              

An example of the Model R172K Hawk XP is illustrated below.

Cessna R172K Hawk XP

                                      G-FANL                    c/n 2873

The Model P172D Powermatic (69 built) was powered by a 175hp(130kW) Continental and first flew in 1963,. Three examples were built in France as the FP172D. Cessna ended production of the Model 172 series in 1986 due to outrageous product liability claims. The company were being sued by many victims and their families involved in accidents of Cessna built aircraft. Other manufacturers were similarly affected. The company resumed production of their light aircraft range in 1995 after a new General Aviation Product Liability Reform Bill was passed by the US government. The Model 172R (1350+ built) is powered by a 160hp(120kW) Lycoming IO-360 and has a maximum take-off weight of 2450lb(1111kg). The Model 172S(2200+ built) was introduced in 1998 and is powered by a 180hp(135kW) Lycoming IO-360-L2A and has a maximum take-off weight of 2550lb(1157kg). Illustrated below is a Cessna 172N powered by a 160hp (119kW) LOM 332 engine.

Cessna 172N

                                      C-GKYJ                   c/n 73918

An example of the Cessna 172P is shown below.

Cessna 172P

                                      D-EABS                  c/n 76179

A Cessna 172R is illustrated below.

 Cessna 172R

                                      G-EGEG                  c/n 80894

Cessna 172N Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale
 

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