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Cessna 140 and 120

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)

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Cessna 177 Cardinal

Cessna 177 Cardinal is a high-wing, single-engine light aircraft designed by Cessna Aircraft Company, based in Kansas, United States to replace Cessna’s 172 Skyhawk plane. The aircraft was first announced in the year 1967 and was produced from the year 1968 to 1978.

Specs

Role 4-seat cabin light monoplane
Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Country of Origin United States
Produced years 1968-1978
First flight 1967
Introduction 1968
Number built 4295
Crew 1
Passengers 3
Baggage capacity 120 lbs
Maximum speed 136 knots (157 mph, 250 km/h)
Cruise speed 124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)
Range 604 nm (695 mi, 1120 km)
Rate of climb 840 ft/min (4.27m/s)
Takeoff Distance 50 ft
Landing Distance 50 ft
Take-off ground roll 845 ft
Landing ground roll 400 ft
Landing gear Retractable
Length 27 ft 8 in (8.44 m)
Height 8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)
Wingspan 35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Wing loading 16.1 lbs./sq.ft
Engine 1 × Lycoming O-360-A1F6D flat-4 engine, 180 hp (135 kW)
Propeller McCauley, 2-Bladed Constant Speed
Fuel burn 10.1 GPH
Payload (with full fuel) 715 lbs
Service ceiling 14,600 ft (4450 m)
Cruise speed 150 mph
Variants Cessna 177A, Cessna 177C, Cessna 177RG
Max useful load 1035 lbs
Fuel Capacity 50 gal (US)
Empty weight 1,495 lb (680 kg)
Maximum takeoff weight 2,500 lb (1100 kg)
Operating cost Depends on fuel burn, insurance, hanger and pilot fees etc.
Price (cost) US$ 27250 (new plane in 1976)

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Embraer Phenom 100

Embraer Phenom 100 is a light, twin engine jet made by Brazilian aircraft producer Embraer, one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. This small jet is primarily preferred by small companies and businessmen. Embraer delivered their first Phenom 100 aircraft in December 2008. As of 1st Jan, 2009 the cost of Embraer Phenom 100 was US$ 3.6 million. This aircraft is normally classified as a light private jet, but when it comes to space and performance, it goes head to head with larger private jets. It has been certificated as Embraer EMB-500. For reliability and safety, Phenom 100 is designed with standard anti-skid brake-by-wire system.

Embraer Phenom 100 Specs

Role Very light jet
Manufacturer Embraer
Country of Origin Brazil
Manufacturing status In development
First flight 2008
Crew 1/2
Seating 4 (Typical seating); 6 (Maximum seating configuration)
Baggage capacity 55 cubic feet
Maximum speed 722 km/h,449 mp/h (390 ktas)
Range 1178 nm (2182 km)
High Speed Cruise 389 ktas (720 km/h)
Takeoff Distance 3480 ft (1061 m)
Landing Distance 2722 ft (830 m)
Maximum Operating Altitude 41000 ft (12497 m)
Length 12.80 m (42 ft 1 in)
Height 4.4 m (14 ft 3 in)
Payload 595 kg (1312 lb)
Wingspan 12.30 m (40 ft 4 in)
Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617-F turbofan
Avionics Embraer Prodigy all-glass avionics (based on Garmin’s G1000)
Autopilot GFC 700
Fuel burn 125 gallons per hour
Service ceiling 12500 m (41000 ft)
Cruise speed 437 mph
Max cruise altitude 41000 feet
Variants Embraer Phenom 100E, Embraer Phenom 300
Useful load 1535 kg (3384 lb)
Fuel Capacity 2804 lb (1272 kg)
Empty weight 3235 kg (7132 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight 4750 kg (10472 lb)
Maximum flying range 2182 km
Operating cost Depends on fuel burn, insurance, hanger and pilot fees etc.
Price (cost) US$ 3.6 million (as of 1st Jan, 2009)

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Cessna 175 Skylark

The Cessna 175 Skylark is an all-metal, single-engine, four-seat, high-wing light utility aircraft, produced by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1958 and 1962.

Cessna 175 Specifications

Role Light Utility Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Country of Origin United States
Manufacturing years 1958 – 1962
Crew 1
Passenger capacity 3
Length 26 ft 6 in (8.08 m)
Height 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Wing area 173 ft² (16.07 m²)
Wingspan 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)
Engine 1 × Continental GO-300C 6-cylinder engine, 175 hp (130 kW)
Service ceiling 13,500 ft (4,100 m)
Airfoil NACA 2412
Entry into service 1958
Fuel Capacity 52.00 gal
Empty weight 1339 lb (607 kg)
Gross Weight 2450 lbs
Max takeoff weight 2350 lb (1066 kg)
Cruise Speed 134.64 mph (216.68 kmh)
Stall Speed 52.93 mph (85.18 kmh)
Maximum speed 148 mph (238 km/h)
Never exceed speed 176 mph (283 km/h)
Wing loading 13.58 lb/ft2 (66.32 kg/m2)
Range 598 miles (962 km)
Rate of climb 850 ft/min (4.32 m/s)
Cruising Endurance 4.3 hours

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Learjet 70

Role Light Business Jet
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 2014
Introduction 2012
Status In development
Primary users Business class users
Number built Around 2
Unit cost US $11.5 million
Variants Learjet 40

Learjet 45

Developed into Learjet 75

Learjet 85

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Learjet 55

Information and Specifications

Role Passenger aircraft, business and commercial role play
Country of Origin USA
Manufacturer Gates Learjet
Introduction 1981
First Flight 19th April, 1979
Primary users United States Air Force
Per unit price $2, 100, 000 or 1647870 €
Variants Learjet 55B, Learjet  55C
Manufacturing years 1981 to 1986
Present status Obsolete
Thrust apiece 3700 lbs
Developed into Learjet 60

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Learjet 40

Information and specifications

Role Passenger flight, private and business jet
Country of Origin United States
Manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace
Introduction January 2004
Maximum takeoff weight 20,350 pounds
Price per unit $ 7.8 million
Derived from Learjet 45
Total production (units) 18 till now
Length 55.5 feet
Height 14.1 feet
Wingspan 47.8 feet

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