CESSNA 152/152 “AEROBAT”€

In 1978, Cessna Aircraft introduced a new training airplane to "replace" the Model 150 after a 19-year production run that amounted to almost 24,000 airplanes. Though to most eyes the new Model 152 still looked like the original 150, it was introduced with the intention of providing an airplane that burns 100-octane fuel with lower sound levels, better fuel consumption, and an increased payload. The Lycoming "Blue Streak" engine produces 110-hp at a low 2,500 rpm. Possibly the most remarkable improvement is the increase of the trainer's maximum useful load by over 100 pounds to 589. With full fuel, the 152 has 433 pounds of payload for people, baggage, and/or accessories. Contributing to the impressive useful load is an unusable fuel quantity of only 1-1/2 gallons. Cessna's 69-inch prop teams with the derated engine to produce more efficient climb and cruise performance at a reduced RPM.