The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is an American single engine, high wing, four seat light aircraft first produced in 1956 and continuously manufactured since, making it the most produced aircraft in history. It is widely used for flight training and personal aviation around the world.
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SignificanceThe most-produced aircraft in history, with over 44,000 units built, and the benchmark for general aviation training and personal transportation. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderCessna Aircraft Company (now Textron Aviation) 1 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Cessna 172
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Cessna delivered the first production model in 1956, and as of 2015, the company and its partners had built more than 44,000 units.
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