Cessna 170A

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The document presents a side-by-side comparison of key performance specifications for the Cessna 170B and Cessna 172 aircraft.
  • The Cessna 172 has a slightly higher cruise speed (107 kts) and a shorter takeoff distance over 50 feet (1650 ft) compared to the 170B.
  • The Cessna 170B offers a significantly higher service ceiling (15,500 ft), a better rate of climb, and a greater useful load (995 lbs) due to its lower empty weight.
  • Both aircraft share identical stall speeds (Vs₀ of 45 kts) and maximum takeoff weights (2200 lbs).
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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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