Model
C-172N
Year
1979
Engine
Lycoming O-320
Horse power
160hp
Vx
Maximum rate of climb per distance
59kts
Vy
Maximum rate of climb per time
73kts
Va
Maneuvering speed 97kts
Calculate speed by Square root of (Current Takeoff weight / Max gross takeoff weight) X published Va
Vg
best glide 65kts
Vfe
Maximum flaps extended speed 10 degrees 110kts 20 degrees 85kts
Vno
Maximum structural cruising speed 128kts
Vne
Never exceed speed 160
Vso
stall speed in a dirty configuration 41
Vs1
Stall speed in a clean configuration
47kts
Battery
24
Useable fuel
40
Oil capacity
4/6
Max gross weight
2300
Empty weight
1483 pounds
Moment/1000
57.97
Useful load
817 pounds
Full fuel useful weight
577 pounds