Cessna 140, Cessna 120 and Cessna 140A are two seats, single engine, and light general aviation aircraft with conventional landing gear made immediately after the Second World War in 1946. The production continued till 1951. In 1959, Cessna introduced its successor Cessna 150. Cessna 140 is primarily the luxury version of Cessna 120 with additional cabin windows, electrical systems (such as radio, starter, lights and battery.
Specs
| Role | Light utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Manufacturing years | 1946 – 1951 |
| First flight | 28th June, 1945 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Passenger(s) | 1 |
| Units built | 7664 |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h (122 kts; 140 mph) |
| Range | 732 km (455 mi; 395 NM) |
| Length | 640 m (21,0 ft) |
| Height | 191 m (63 ft) |
| Wingspan | 1001 m (328 ft) |
| Wing area | 148 m² (159 ft²) |
| Engine | Continental C-85-12F |
| Engine Power | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Propellers | 2-bladed Sensenich |
| Service ceiling | 4.724 m (15.500 ft) |
| Wing loading | 9.1 lb/sq ft (44 kg/m2) |
| Takeoff Ground Roll | 650 ft |
| Takeoff Over 50 ft obstacle | 1850 ft |
| Landing Ground Roll | 460 ft |
| Landing Over 50 ft obstacle | 1530 ft |
| Cruise speed | 169 km/h |
| Variants | Cessna 120; Cessna 140A |
| Rate of climb | 207 m/min (680 ft/min) |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 US gallons (95 ltr) |
| Empty weight | 890 lb (404 kg) |
| Gross weight | 1450 lb (658 kg) |
| Operating cost | Depends on fuel burn, distance traveled, insurance, etc. |
| Price (cost) | US$ 3495 (Cessna 140 in 1946) |
