A high-wing Cessna 172 or similar light aircraft climbs through a partly cloudy sky—an icon of general aviation.
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A high-wing Cessna 172 or similar light aircraft climbs through a partly cloudy sky—an icon of general aviation.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
C172
Model
172 Skyhawk (likely, based on silhouette)
Manufacturer
Cessna
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Lycoming IO-360-L2A (typical for recent C172 Skyhawks)
Thrust
180 hp (134 kW)
Wingspan
11.0 m
Length
8.28 m
Height
2.72 m
MTOW
1,111 kg
Range
1,185 km
Capacity
4 passengers
Cruise Speed
226 km/h
Location
Airport Code
KTF/NZTK
Airport Name
Takaka Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 12 Pro