A Piper PA-18 Super Cub (ZX-TUG) awaits its next flight in the New Zealand countryside, likely operating as a glider tow-plane.
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A Cessna 172 (ZK-TUG) awaits its next flight in the New Zealand countryside, likely operating as a glider tow-plane or a whale watching aircraft
Aircraft identity
Registration
ZX-TUG
ICAO Type
C172
Model
Cessna 172
Manufacturer
Cessna
Livery
Basic white/blue; no airline livery (private/utility)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Thrust
N/A (piston engine, power rating: 112 kW / 150 hp)
Wingspan
10.74 meters
Length
6.88 meters
Height
2.11 meters
MTOW
793 kilograms
Range
740 kilometers
Capacity
2 passengers (tandem seating)
Cruise Speed
170 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
N/A (piston GA aircraft, not certified for ICAO Chapter 4/14)
Location
Airport Code
KBZ/NZKI
Airport Name
Kaikoura Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 12 Pro