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Cessna 172 Skyhawk
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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Britten-Norman |
| Type | Light & general aviation | Light & general aviation |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| First flight | 1955 | 1965 |
| Status | In production | In production |
| Units built | 44,000 | 1,280 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 8.28 m | 10.86 m |
| Wingspan | 11.00 m | 14.94 m |
| Height | 2.72 m | 4.18 m |
| Wing area | 16.2 m² | 30.2 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 767 kg | 1,866 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 1,157 kg | 2,994 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 212 L | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 302 km/h | 273 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 226 km/h | 257 km/h |
| Range | 1,185 km | 1,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m | 4,445 m |
| Rate of climb | 3.7 m/s | 4.4 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Seats (typical) | 4 | 9 |
| Seats (max.) | 4 | 9 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 2 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Lycoming IO-360-L2A | Lycoming O-540-E4C5 |
| Power (each) | 134 kW | 194 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.