The Cessna 120 is a light multi-purpose aircraft, developed by the American firm Cessna Aircraft Co. The prototype, the Cessna Model 120, made its first flight on June 28, 1945. This two-seat, high-wing monoplane with an enclosed cockpit and braced wing was the first in a series of models that remained in production until the late 1980s.
Design and Technical Features
The aircraft was all-metal, with the exception of the fabric covering on the wing. The landing gear, designed by Steve Wittman, consisted of a non-retractable tailwheel and unbraced main struts made of spring steel. The cockpit featured standard dual controls and two side-by-side seats.
Powerplant and Commercial Success
The powerplant consisted of a Continental engine with 63 kW (85 hp) of power. Its greater power compared to other engines of a similar type, coupled with its low price (at the end of 1945, the aircraft’s cost was $2495 USD), ensured unexpectedly high sales for the new aircraft. A total of 2164 aircraft were produced.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Cessna 120 |
| Wingspan, m | 10.01 |
| Aircraft length, m | 6.55 |
| Aircraft height, m | 1.91 |
| Wing area, m2 | 14.82 |
| Empty weight | 349 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 658 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Teledyne Continental C-85-12 |
| Power, kW | 1 x 85 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 198 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 171 |
| Practical range, km | 676 |
| Service ceiling, m | 4265 |
| Crew, crew members | 1 |
| Payload | 1 passenger |
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