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Cessna 152
Cessna · Trainer · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Cessna 152 is an American two-seat, fixed-tricycle-gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use. It was based on the earlier Cessna 150 incorporating a number of minor design changes and a slightly more powerful engine with a longer time between overhaul.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Operator
- Flight schools worldwide
- Primary Role
- Trainer
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1977
- Produced
- 7584
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- ~$40-80K used
- Propulsion
- Piston
- Engine
- Lycoming O-235-L2C
- Thrust / Power
- 110 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 24.1
- Wingspan (ft)
- 33.3
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1081
- MTOW (lb)
- 1670
- Endurance (hr)
- 4
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 14700
- Range (mi)
- 415
- Max Speed (mph)
- 127