Cessna 140
Cessna · United States · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Cessna 140 was a two-seat high-wing light aircraft produced from 1945, representing Cessna's first post-war design and establishing the template for later Cessna light aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | All-metal fuselage with fabric-covered wings on early models |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Post-war two-seat high-wing light aircraft
- All-metal fuselage with fabric-covered wings on early models
- Side-by-side seating with V-strut main undercarriage
A high-wing strut-braced monoplane with a broad side-by-side cabin, V-strut main undercarriage, and tailwheel; earlier models have fabric wings while the 140A has all-metal wings.
Specifications
- The Cessna 140 has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.16 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1945, the Cessna 140 was aimed at the anticipated post-war private flying boom. Over 7,600 were built between 1945 and 1951, making it extremely popular. It used a Continental C-85 engine and featured V-strut main undercarriage. The Model 170 was the four-seat development.
Variants
The Cessna 140A had all-metal wings replacing the original fabric-covered structure; the related Cessna 120 was a more basic, lower-cost version.
Where you'll see it
The Cessna 140 served with private owners, flying clubs, and flight training schools worldwide and remains a popular vintage aircraft.
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