Cessna C172

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company.

It is certified in the normal and utility category. The aircraft is equipped for day VFR and may be equipped for night VFR and/or IFR.

The high wing configuration and performance aspects make the C172 an ideal platform for aerial surveillance.

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Technical specifications

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Occupancy

Crew: 1 x pilot 1 x air observer

Passengers: 2

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Range

Max Range: 610 nm

Service Ceiling: 14000 ft

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Performance

Rate of Climb: 730 fpm

Max Speed: 163 kts

Normal Cruise: 124 kts

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Power Plant

Engines: 1 x Avro Lycoming O-320-H2AD

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Equipment

Nikon DSLR professional camera

Canon Image stabilizing binoculars

Task specific equipment as required