Cessna 172 and 175 family
The Cessna 172 and 175 line on this site has three variants. Length runs from the 175 to the 172 Skyhawk, a spread of 2.2 ft (8.8%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. All share Design Group I and Approach Category A.
The 172 Skyhawk has the largest fleet on the US register of the 341 types on this site with a registration count. The 172 Skyhawk has the most US flight-plan operations in FY2024 among the 114 piston aircraft on this site with an FY2024 count. Among the 80 families on this site, the line has the largest fleet on the US register.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 175 | 36.2 ft | 25.0 ft | 8.5 ft | 2,450 lb | I-A |
| Cessna 172 Skyhawk | 36.1 ft | 27.2 ft | 8.9 ft | 2,550 lb | I-A |
| Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG | 36.1 ft | 27.2 ft | 8.9 ft | 2,450 lb | I-A |
The 172 Skyhawk and the 172RG Cutlass RG publish identical dimensions.
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.