Description
Soar above the Texas landscape in a vintage Cessna 120 or 140, enjoying new comfort features like foam rubber seat cushions and a directional ventilator system. These 1947 models boast impressive specs including a top speed over 120 mph and a cruising range of over 42 hours. This postcard, advertising Shaw Aircraft Co. in Iowa City, showcases the 1940s appeal of these iconic planes.
Front Text (cleaned):
FLYING L RANCH, BANDERA, TEXAS
The 1947 models of the Cessna 120 and 140 have many new improvements to give you new comfort, new utility, new safety, and new performance. With '47 Cessnas you get more than ever for your money.
Go more places and see more things in a new 1947 Cessna.
See the new '47 Cessnas at your dealer today.
Cessna Aircraft Co.
Wichita, Kansas
Back Text (cleaned):
SPECIFICATIONS
1947 MODELS CESSNA 120 AND 140
1. Engine, Continental…85 hp
2. Top Speed…Over 120 mph
3. Cruising Speed…Over 100 mph
4. Cruising Range…Over 42 hrs.
5. Rate of Climb…Sea Level 680 ft. per min.
6. Service Ceiling…15,500 ft.
7. Landing Speed…41 mph
8. Gross Weight:
Model 140…1,450 lbs.
Model 120…1,450 lbs.
9. Empty Weight:
Model 140…890 lbs.
Model 120…770 lbs.
10. Fuel Capacity
25 gal.
*All tests made at full gross load of 1,450 lbs.
EQUIPMENT
New directional ventilator system
New exhaust muffler design
New foam rubber seat cushions
Starter, generator, flaps
Patented safety landing gear
Metal construction
Sound proofing
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SHAW AIRCRAFT CO.
IOWA CITY, IOWA
