The story
The Cessna 170 is what the 172 looked like before it got a nosewheel — same friendly bones on classic taildragger gear. Owners polish them like heirlooms and fly them like daily drivers.
Give the 170 a nosewheel and you get the Cessna 172, which replaced it on the production line in 1956 and became the most-produced aircraft in history.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Cessna 170?
Looks like an early Cessna 172 sitting on a tailwheel: high strut-braced wing, four seats, nose pointing up on the ramp.
How fast is the Cessna 170?
Top speed is 122 kts.
How many passengers does the Cessna 170 carry?
Up to 3. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.
How big is the Cessna 170?
It is 24 ft 11.5 in long and 36 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the Cessna 170 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1948.
How many Cessna 170s have been built?
5,174 built.
How rare is a Cessna 170 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Cessna 170 catch is worth 25 points.
