Upgrades for 172s, also useful for laser response

[murphey]

Russia Converts American-Made Cessna Aircraft Into Low-Cost Anti-Drone Fighters

Russia is modifying Cessna aircraft with machine guns to counter Ukrainian drones, enhancing their capabilities against low-flying UAVs.

united24media.com

 

[asicer]

Russia Converts American-Made Cessna Aircraft Into Low-Cost Anti-Drone Fighters

Russia is modifying Cessna aircraft with machine guns to counter Ukrainian drones, enhancing their capabilities against low-flying UAVs.

united24media.com

"Most models feature fixed landing gear, high wings for improved visibility, and simple avionics"... so does that mean some models feature low wings?

 

[Bill]

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That actually doesnt look too bad!

 

[Domenick]

What's the STC cost?

 

[geezer]

Door hits wing before open far enough to get in or out. That may not be true, the single hinge may have unusual features that overcome the issue.

 

[AvNavCom]

I might actually consider buying that Cessna.

 

[Zeldman]

Actually, I would like to see a 172 bi-wing plane, maybe like a stagger wing...

 

[Daleandee]

Converting high wings to low wings ... they might be onto to something ...

 

[AvNavCom]

Actually, I would like to see a 172 bi-wing plane, maybe like a stagger wing...

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