Cessna 170A

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides a direct comparison of key flight and weight specifications for the Cessna 170B and Cessna 172 aircraft.
  • Both aircraft share an identical stall speed (Vs₀) of 45 knots and a maximum takeoff weight of 2200 lbs.
  • The Cessna 170B boasts a higher service ceiling (15,500 ft vs 13,300 ft) and a better rate of climb, while the 172 offers a slightly faster cruise speed (107 kts vs 104 kts) and shorter takeoff distance over 50 ft.
  • The Cessna 170B is lighter (1205 lbs empty) and consequently has a greater useful load (995 lbs) compared to the Cessna 172 (1260 lbs empty, 940 lbs useful load).
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Cessna 170B and 172

Cruise speed (kts.)

104

 107

Vso (kts.)

45

 45

Best rate of climb, SL (fpm)

690

 660

Service ceiling (ft.)

15,500

 13,300

Max takeoff weight (lbs.)

2200

 2200

Empty weight, std. (lbs.)

1205

 1260

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

995

 940

Takeoff over 50 ft. (ft.)

1820

 1650

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