Aircraft -
Cessna 140
Manufacturer's Website
www.cessna.com
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Performance
- Cruise speed: 94 knots (174 km/h) at 75% power
- Maximum Range: 395 nautical miles (732 km)
- Service ceiling: 15,500 ft (4,700 m)
- Rate of climb: 750 ft/min (230 m/min)
- Takeoff ground roll: 773 ft (236 m)
- Landing ground roll: 233 ft (71 m)
History
In 1946 Cessna Aircraft Ltd. introduced a new 2- seater light airplane series, model numbers 120 and 140. Both models had the same basic structure, a metal fuselage and fabric covered
wing. The C140 was a deluxe version of the C120 with an electrical system and
wing flaps. This plane was equipped with a two-way radio, and a sensitive
altimeter.
With the 120/140 series, Cessna created the spring steel landing gear. It is widely used today in the light plane industry.
The C 140 sold new for $3,695.00 and was used extensively for recreational flying and flight training. Many are still flying and now sell at 4-5 times the original price. Production ceased in 1950 after seven thousand 120/140/140A’s were manufactured.
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