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Introduction in Hellenic air force in 1969
360th training squadron
Location: Tatoi Air Base (Dekelia)
All aircraft were withdrawn from service in 2020 (20.12.2022).
Single-engine turboprop training aircraft (based on the Cessna Model 172 Skylane), developed in the mid-60s by the American company Cessna. Aircraft production continued until 2006.
In 1969, the Greek Air Force acquired the first aircraft for the initial and basic training of pilots. All aircraft are based on the Air Base Tatoi (Dekelia) and belong to the 360th training squadron (primary education) "Thalis".
They belong to the 360 Squadron of Initial Education "Thalis". All training aircraft are gradually withdrawn from service since 2018 and replaced with the new P2000 JF training aircraft.
PATCHES
| 360 Sq of Basic Training "Thalis" |  |
THREE-VIEW DRAWING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGNER
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Cessna
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COUNTRY
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USA
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TYPE
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Training aircraft
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CREW
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2
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POWER-PLANT
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One Continental O-300-C
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Power, h.p.
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1 x 145
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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8,72
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Height, m
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2,72
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Wing span, m
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10,92
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Wing area m2
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16,16
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WEIGHT
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Empty aircraft, kg
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815
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| Normal take-off, kg |
1.043
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| Maximum take-off, kg |
1.406
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Useful load, kg
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-
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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223
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Cruising speed, km/h
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188
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| Range, km |
1.160
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| Combat range, km |
-
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| Rate of climb, m/min |
-
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Service ceiling, m
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4.000
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| Payload, kg | 2 passengers |
| ARMAMENT |
-
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