Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna SkyCourier
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | SkyCourier |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $7,375,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 900 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 21 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 19 |
| Min Crew | - | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | - |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | - |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 3427 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 72 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 19.8 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 54.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A-65SC |
| Horsepower | 200 | 1100 |
| FADEC | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 6000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 21 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 19 |
| Min Crew | - | 2 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | Un-Pressurized |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 4-Blade Alum Feathering Reverse |
| Gear Type | Float | Fixed Wheels |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 900 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 400 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | 3300 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | - |