The story
The Cessna 140 put returning WWII pilots into shiny metal airplanes of their own — two seats, a tailwheel, and honest manners. Countless still fly, lovingly kept on grass strips everywhere.
Fun fact
Cessna built 7,664 of the 120/140 family between 1946 and 1951.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Cessna 140?
Small high-wing two-seater on tailwheel gear with a metal fuselage. Flaps under the inboard wing tell it from the otherwise identical Cessna 120.
How fast is the Cessna 140?
Top speed is 109 kts.
How many passengers does the Cessna 140 carry?
Up to 1. A typical layout is side-by-side 2-seat.
How far can the Cessna 140 fly?
Range is about 391 nmi.
How big is the Cessna 140?
It is 21 ft 6 in long and 33 ft 4 in across the wings.
When did the Cessna 140 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1945.
How many Cessna 140s have been built?
7,664 (120 and 140 combined) built.
How rare is a Cessna 140 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Cessna 140 catch is worth 25 points.
