Cessna 190 Series for Sale — The Radial-Engine Cessna
The Cessna 190 and 195 series represent a fascinating chapter in Cessna's history — the last production Cessna aircraft powered by radial engines, and the most elegant and refined aircraft the company produced in the immediate postwar era. The Model 190 used the Continental W-670 radial producing 240 horsepower, while the more capable 195 was offered with Jacobs R-755 radials of 245 or 300 horsepower. These aircraft were Cessna's premium offering in the late 1940s and early 1950s — intended to attract buyers who wanted the smoothness and status of radial-engine power combined with Cessna's all-metal construction quality.
Cessna 190 Characteristics
The 190's Continental W-670 seven-cylinder radial engine provides the distinctive sound and smooth power delivery characteristic of radial designs. The aircraft's retractable tailwheel gear, four-seat cabin with genuine touring comfort, and Cessna's quality construction standards made it a premium aircraft in its era. Today, the 190's rarity — only 225 were built compared to 1,171 Model 195s — makes it the less common and more sought-after of the two radial Cessna models among collectors who appreciate its unusual combination of Cessna quality and radial-engine character.
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