The Cessna R172 is a fixed-wing, single-engine light aircraft originating from the United States. It is typically configured with multiple seats and is flown by a single crew member, suiting general aviation pilots and military operators alike. The design utilizes a high-wing layout equipped with a six-cylinder fuel-injected engine and a constant-speed propeller.
Development traces back to the Cessna 175 Skylark, leading to various military and civilian models, including the T-41 Mescalero and the European-built Reims Rocket. While early iterations struggled with market reputation and engine reliability debates, later variants like the Hawk XP introduced increased power that improved floatplane operations significantly. Despite some commercial setbacks with retractable landing gear versions, the series maintained a long production run spanning over two decades.
This page covers the Cessna R172 Hawk XP, R172E, R172F, R172G, R172H, R172J, R172K: the same aircraft under other designations.
Cessna
1982 Cessna R172K Low Time
$85,000
1982 · United States
Dealer
Cessna
1977 Cessna R172K Hawk XP
R 1,500,000 ≈ $90,203
1977 · 4,700 h · South Africa
Cessna
1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
A$160,000 ≈ $112,393
1977 · 3,783 h · Australia
Private seller
Cessna
1980 Cessna R172K Hawk Xp
$115,000
1980 · 3,855 h · United States
Private seller
Cessna
1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP K
NZ$215,000 ≈ $122,134
1977 · 2,600 h · New Zealand
Private seller
