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Other Cessnas
172 A
172 B
172 C
172 D-H
172 I Skyhawk
172 K Hawk XP
172 K-L Skyhawk
172 K-L
172 M Float
172 M Float 2
172 M Skyhawk
172 N Hawk 100
172 N-P Hawk 100
172 O Cutlass
172 P II Skyhawk
172 RG II Cutlass
182 A-D
182 E-H
182 J-M Skylane
182 N Skylane
182 P-Q
182 Q II
182
R 172 K Hawk XP
R182 RG II Skylane
R182 RG Turbo Skylane
T-182 Q II Turbo Skylane

Cessna Aircraft Aircraft Performance Specifications

Notice : Data is provided as a guide "at users risk" and is not intended for flight planning purposes! Consult the relevant Pilots Operating Handbook prior to flight.

R 172 K Hawk XP
	CESSNA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
	1977 Model had a takeoff ground run of 850 ft.

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Engine Type:	Piston
Engine Make:	Continental 195hp
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust):	195
Engine TBO:	1500

S P E E D S	MPH	KTS	KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed	152	132	244
Recommended Cruising Speed	149	129	238
Stalling Speed	54	46	85

F U E L C A P A C I T Y	Lbs	US Gals	Litres
Standard Fuel	343	52	196
Long Range Version	448	68	257

W E I G H T S	US Lbs	Kilos
Gross Weight	2550	1156
Empty Weight	1572	712
Max Useful Load	978	443
Max Useful w/Full Fuel	635	287

R A N G E						SM	NM	KM	Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise						656	569	1053	4.4

C E I L I N G S	Feet	Meters
Max Service Ceiling	17000	5181
Max Engine Out Ceiling	0	0

C L I M B R A T E S	Feet P/Min	Meters P/Min
Max Climb, Sea Level, Gross Weight	870	265
Max Climb, Engine Out, Sea Level, Gross Weight	0	0

T A K E O F F & L A N D I N G D I S T A N C E S	Feet	Meters
TakeOff Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight	800	243
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight	1360	414
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight	635	193
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight	1345	409

A I R C R A F T D I M E N S I O N S	Feet	Meters
Cabin Width (at shoulder)	39.5 inches
Fuselage Length (approx.)	27.2	8.29
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.)	8.1	2.47
Total Wingspan (approx.)	35.1	10.7