Tecnam Astore

Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Tecnam Astore is an aircraft with a price ranging from $147,000 to $176,000, typically equipped with a 115 hp Rotax 914UL2 engine (turbocharged option available).
It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1320 lbs and a useful load of 511 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 29 gallons.
Performance includes a maximum climb rate of 1100 fpm, a cruise speed of 118 knots, and an impressive maximum range of 750 nautical miles.
The aircraft demonstrates strong short-field capabilities, with a takeoff ground roll of 715 ft and a landing ground roll of 505 ft, and a low stall speed of 38 knots with flaps.

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Tecnam Astore

Tecnam Astore

SPECIFICATIONS

Price:

Standard, $147,000 with carbureted 912ULS, to $176,000 with optional avionics packages. Turbocharged Rotax 914UL2, as flown, $24,900.

Engine:

115 hp Rotax 914UL2

Propeller:

Three-blade Sensenich, 5.67-ft. diameter

Length (ft.):

23.0

Height (ft.):

7.54

Wingspan (ft.):

28.4

Wing area (sq. ft.):

131

Standard empty weight (lbs.):

809

Max. takeoff weight (lbs.):

1320

Max useful load (lbs.):

511

Fuel capacity (gals.):

29

PERFORMANCE

Takeoff distance (ground roll, ft.)*:

715

Takeoff distance (over 50-ft.obstacle, ft.)*:

1,180

Max climb rate (fpm):

1100

Max speed (kts.):

120

Cruise speed (75% power @ 6,500 ft., kts.): 118 Vne,(kts.):

150

Max range (nm):

750

Stall speed, clean (kts.):

44

Stall speed, with flaps (kts.):

38

Landing distance (ground roll, ft.):

505

Landing distance (over 50-ft. obstacle, ft.):

990

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