CESSNA 185

The Cessna 185 Skywagon is a six-seat, single-engined, general aviation light aircraft manufactured by Cessna. It first flew as a prototype in July 1960, with the first production model completed in March 1961. Over 4,400 were built with production ceasing in 1985.

Characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: five passengers
  • Length: 25 ft 9 in (7.85 m)Max. takeoff weight: 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-520-D , 300 hp (220 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed constant speed, 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) diameter

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 155 kn (178 mph; 287 km/h)
  • Range: 720 nmi (829 mi; 1,333 km)