Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Skylane vs Cessna Turbo Stationair
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $530,000 | $745,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 146 | $ 174 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 145 | 161 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 915 | 703 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 3100 | 3789 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | 2950 | 3600 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 522 | 522 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | 200 | 180 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 36 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29 | 28.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 32 | 11 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A |
| Horsepower | 200 | 245 | 350 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 87 | 87 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | - | 4 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant |
| Gear Type | Float | Float | Float |
| Float Type | Amphib | Amphib | Amphib |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 145 | 161 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | 49 | 57 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 915 | 703 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | 1514 | 1970 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | 1350 | 1395 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 924 | 960 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 18100 | 26000 |