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Cessna C170B

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The C170 was only produced from 1948 to 1956, making this flighworthy example a historical gem. This model originally started as little more than the C140 being modified with upgrades including a 145 hp engine and larger fuel tanks, but good sales convinced Cessna to make this its own model series. In 1949, the V struts holding the wings were replaced with single struts. In 1952, the model was again upgraded, with a new tailplane design and improved flaps that could lower to 40°. In 1955, the windows were redesigned from rounded to much more rectangular. After 8 years of production, Cessna equipped some of these with modern tricycle landing gear, and thus gave birth to the C172, which remains Cessna's most popular model.

Of the total 5,000 model 170s built, more than 2,000 remain in service today.

This particular one was built in 1952. It has a Continental Motors C145 reciprocating six cylinder engine. With 145 horsepower, it has a cruising speed of about 120 miles per hour.
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