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Cessna 177 Cardinal specs, size & range

The Cessna 177 Cardinal (ICAO code C177) is a landplane with one piston engine in the light wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with one piston engine Wake category: Light Piston & light aircraft
Cessna 177 Cardinal
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177 Cardinal specifications

Approach speed
52 kn (96 km/h)
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The Cessna 177 Cardinal is a landplane with one piston engine built by Cessna. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code C177. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

177 Cardinal speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 52 knots (96 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the 177 Cardinal

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Piper PA-11 Cub Special, Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Piper PA-18 Super Cub and Zlín Z-22 Junak.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Cessna 177 Cardinal?

C177 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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