Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG
The retractable-gear Cessna 172RG combined the familiar Skyhawk’s forgiving handling with a cleaner airframe for faster cross-country flying. Its constant-speed propeller and retractable undercarriage made it a popular complex-aircraft trainer. Colombian-built examples are especially uncommon outside their home market.
Did you know?
A retractable-gear version of the Cessna Skyhawk, the 172RG was also built under license in Colombia, making these examples especially rare.
Specifications
| Length | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.2 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 140 kt (259 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 50 kt (93 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 ft (5,182 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Rate of climb | 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Landing distance | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 200 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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