Gemini - Cessna 172 Skyhawk, USA, 1/72

Product detailed description

Metal finished model of Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Metal replica containing small plastic parts of the aircraft in 1:72 scale

Paint scheme is USA registration N4480R

Dimensions: length: 11,5 cm, wingspan: 15,3 cm

This model is from the Schuco aviation edition. The model comes on a chassis without stand.

Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 is a light single-engine aircraft developed by the American Cessna Aircraft Company. It first flew in 1955 and has since become one of the most popular light aircraft in the world. The aircraft has a capacity for four passengers and a pilot and can be used for personal and commercial purposes such as pilot training. The Cessna 172 has a wing with a truss structure, is equipped with a fixed landing gear and a windscreen cabin. The aircraft is powered by a four-cylinder 160 hp Lycoming gasoline engine and has a top speed of about 226 kilometers per hour. The maximum range of the aircraft is approximately 1 610 kilometres. The Cessna 172 is used for a wide range of tasks, including pilot training, recreational flying, search and rescue, photogrammetry and other reconnaissance tasks. The aircraft is also frequently used for flights by business travelers in regional areas. The Cessna 172 has been in production for many years and there are many variants of the aircraft, including the Skyhawk model, which is the most commonly used. This model has been upgraded and improved in recent years and is still popular for its reliability and versatility.