Cessna R172 Hawk XP Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
The Cessna R172 Hawk XP is the high-performance 172 — a fuel-injected 195-hp Continental IO-360 variant that climbs and cruises noticeably better than the standard Lycoming-powered Skyhawk. The extra power makes it a stronger short-field, float and high-density-altitude performer while keeping the 172's forgiving handling. The trade-off is a thirstier engine and a smaller used fleet than the standard 172, so the buy case is wanting 172 manners with more muscle — not the cheapest hours.
33 used Cessna R172 Hawk XP aircraft for sale 1970s · 4-seat · Used median asking $154,000 · updated 17 hours ago
Cessna R172 Hawk XP Specifications
Model specThe Cessna R172 Hawk XP is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 114–140 kt (211–259 km/h), a range of 518–720 nm (959–1,333 km), and a useful load of 850–1,010 lbs (386–458 kg).
Cessna R172 Hawk XP for Sale
Browse all listings →Cessna R172 Hawk XP asking prices range from $93,111 to $255,000, with a median of $154,000 (market reference $135,000).
Cessna R172 Hawk XP Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | 1956–now | 4 | 118 kts (219 km/h) | 518 nm (959 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $18K – $395K | Choose the fixed-gear 172 for the most affordable, best-supported and easiest-to-insure four-seat single — the standard trainer and touring aircraft worldwide. Choose the 172RG Cutlass for retractable-gear speed and complex-aircraft time-building. Choose the R172 Hawk XP for extra power and useful load over the standard 172. | 15 |
| 172G | 1966–1966 | 4 | 114 kts (211 km/h) | 575 nm (1,065 km) | 850 lbs (386 kg) | — | Choose the 172G for the lowest-cost entry into the Skyhawk family, accepting the O-300's narrower support for classic character. | 3 |
| 172K | 1969–1971 | 4 | 115 kts (213 km/h) | 580 nm (1,074 km) | 850 lbs (386 kg) | $62K – $204K | Choose the 172K for an affordable early Lycoming Skyhawk with the clean O-320-E2D engine and the large 172 support network. | 14 |
| 172L | 1971–1972 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $79K – $179K | An early-1970s Skyhawk — an affordable, well-supported four-seat high-wing trainer and tourer. | 11 |
| 172M | 1973–1976 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 580 nm (1,074 km) | 900 lbs (408 kg) | — | Choose the 172M for a clean O-320-E2D Skyhawk without the 172N's early-engine AD complications, at lower cost than the youngest 172P. | 3 |
| 172N | 1976–1980 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | — | A late-1970s Skyhawk — a high-volume, low-cost four-seat trainer and tourer that is one of the most common used 172s. | 1 |
| 172RG | 1980–1985 | 4 | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 720 nm (1,333 km) | 950 lbs (431 kg) | $55K – $222K | Buy the 172RG Cutlass if you want an affordable complex single for the retractable and complex endorsement or for time-building. Consider a fixed-gear 172 if you want the lowest maintenance and insurance, or a 182 if straightforward cross-country hauling matters more than complex-aircraft experience. | 28 |
| 172P | 1981–1985 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $102K – $324K | A common early-1980s Skyhawk — a low-cost, well-supported four-seat high-wing trainer and tourer. | 15 |
| 172R | 1996–2007 | 4 | 120 kts (222 km/h) | 520 nm (963 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $169K – $240K | A modern fuel-injected Skyhawk — a four-seat high-wing trainer and tourer just below the 172S in the current-generation line. | 10 |
| 172S | 1998–now | 4 | 124 kts (230 km/h) | 518 nm (959 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $207K – $539K | The current-production, fuel-injected Skyhawk — the newest four-seat high-wing trainer to buy if you want a glass-panel, in-production 172. | 25 |
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Browse all Cessna models →Cessna R172 Hawk XP Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna R172 Hawk XP cost? Used R172 Hawk XP prices: $93K – $255K, average $154K (median $154K); market reference $135K, across 26 priced of 33 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
The Hawk XP's cost is its 195-hp Continental IO-360 — a thirstier, higher-output engine than the standard 172, so engine time and a smaller used-fleet and parts picture drive value. You pay more to run than a plain 172 in exchange for the extra climb and short-field punch.
Cessna R172 Hawk XP Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $188,475 (1999 models) · highest around $589,500 (2019). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Buying a Cessna R172 Hawk XP comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna R172 Hawk XP
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Cessna R172 Hawk XP Inventory by State
| California | 54 |
| Florida | 34 |
| Texas | 20 |
| South Carolina | 18 |
| North Carolina | 14 |
| Kentucky | 12 |
| Colorado | 10 |
| New York | 10 |
| Georgia | 10 |
| Washington | 10 |
| Arizona | 9 |
| Idaho | 8 |
Cessna R172 Hawk XP by Price
| Under $100k | 131 |
| Under $200k | 360 |
| Under $300k | 403 |
| Under $500k | 420 |
Recently Sold Cessna R172 Hawk XP
| 1977 R172 Hawk XP | $239,000 |
| 1977 R172 Hawk XP | $149,950 |
| 1970 R172 Hawk XP | $95,665 |
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Cessna R172 Hawk XP Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna R172 Hawk XP. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database