Tecnam P2008

Tuesday, July 09, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Tecnam P2008 is a two-seat light aircraft powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912ULS2/S2 engine.
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lbs, an empty weight of 780 lbs, and a useful load of 540 lbs.
Key performance specifications include a maximum speed of 120 kts, a cruise speed of 112 kts, a climb rate of 900 fpm, and a service ceiling of 14,000 ft.
Operational highlights include a takeoff distance over a 50-ft obstacle of 700 ft and a landing distance over a 50-ft obstacle of 915 ft.

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Tecnam P2008

Tecnam P2008

Powerplant:

100-hp four-cylinder Rotax 912ULS2/S2

Propeller:

Fixed-pitch GT Tonini

Wingspan (ft.):

28.9

Length (ft.):

22.7

Seating Capacity:

Two

Max. Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

1,320

Empty Weight (lbs.):

780

Fuel Capacity (gals.):

24.3

Standard Useful Load (lbs.):

540

Rate of Climb, Sea Level (fpm):

900

Service Ceiling (ft.):

14,000

PERFORMANCE

Max Speed (kts.):

120, full power at sea level

Cruise Speed (kts.):

112 at 75% power

_Vne (kts.):

146

Stall Speed, Clean (kts.):

45

Stall Speed, Landing Configuration (kts.):

41

Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft. Obstacle (ft.):

700

Landing Distance Over 50-ft. Obstacle (ft.):

915

Max Demonstrated Crosswind (kts.):

17

Source:

Tecnam

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