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<strong>PRESS</strong> <strong>RELEASE</strong><br />
<strong>Introducing</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Tecnam</strong> <strong>P2008</strong>.<br />
Carbon fiber meets metal with innovation, style, and advanced<br />
technology to create a new aircraft line by <strong>Tecnam</strong>.<br />
Several of <strong>the</strong> many features found on <strong>the</strong> <strong>P2008</strong>:<br />
• A carbon fiber fuselage and vertical stabilizer<br />
• A semi-tapered wing<br />
• Increased cabin size<br />
• Large doors<br />
• Excellent visibility<br />
• An exceptionally quiet cabin<br />
The <strong>P2008</strong> has metal wings and a metal stabilator. <strong>Tecnam</strong> chose to keep <strong>the</strong> metal wing and<br />
stabilator structures for strength, reliability, and ability to flex in flight providing a more <strong>com</strong>fortable<br />
ride. To produce <strong>the</strong> desired increase in cabin width and greater aerodynamic efficiency, <strong>Tecnam</strong><br />
chose carbon fiber.<br />
The decision to utilize both materials was for <strong>the</strong> optimization of aerodynamic qualities, flight<br />
characteristics, and reliability. <strong>Tecnam</strong> was able to utilize <strong>the</strong> expertise from its acquisition of <strong>Tecnam</strong><br />
Spain. This addition allows <strong>Tecnam</strong> to make decisions to be based on design and structural integrity<br />
ra<strong>the</strong>r than purely <strong>the</strong> cost of production.<br />
The wing is based on <strong>the</strong> well known NACA63A airfoil, and through partial tapering, it is brought<br />
close to <strong>the</strong> optimal lift distribution (elliptical). The single-slot flaps extend along much of <strong>the</strong> wing<br />
span. The Frise type aileron along with <strong>the</strong> taper design provides a high rate of roll.<br />
The all movable type (stabilator) horizontal tail, traditional on all <strong>Tecnam</strong> aircraft, allows excellent<br />
controllability and excellent “hands off” longitudinal stability.<br />
The nose gear is free castering and consists of a tubular steel leg, connected to <strong>the</strong> lower engine<br />
mount attachments and is braced by a rubber shock absorber. All of <strong>the</strong> landing gear is faired to<br />
minimize drag. Ground steering is by differential braking.<br />
The <strong>P2008</strong> has high fuel capacity (2x55 lt), <strong>the</strong> fuel tanks are installed in <strong>the</strong> wing box, behind <strong>the</strong><br />
main spar, to preserve <strong>the</strong>ir integrity in case of a crash landing and to minimize fire potential.<br />
The cabin width allows a large instrument panel size. It is modular design and permits to fit <strong>the</strong> most<br />
<strong>com</strong>plete instrumentation, analogical or digital type.<br />
The <strong>Tecnam</strong> <strong>P2008</strong> will be available in LSA, ULM, PtF and <strong>com</strong>ing ELA1 categories.<br />
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MAIN CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE<br />
Wing span 8,8 m (28,9 ft)<br />
Length 6,93 m (22,7 ft)<br />
Height 2,46 m (8,1 ft)<br />
Cabin width 1.20 m (3,9 ft)<br />
Cabin height 1.10 m (3,6)<br />
Wing area<br />
11,52 mq (124 ftq)<br />
Maximum take off weight 600 Kg (1320 lbs)<br />
Wing loading<br />
Cruise speed (75%, 6500 feet)<br />
Cruise speed (65%, 7500 feet)<br />
Stall speed (full flap)<br />
Climb rate (sea level)<br />
52 Kg/mq (10,6 lbs/ftq)<br />
122 kts<br />
116 kts<br />
39 kts<br />
1150 ft/m<br />
Take off run 185 m (607 ft)<br />
Landing run 150 m (492 ft)<br />
Practical ceiling<br />
Range<br />
14000 ft<br />
690 n.m.<br />
Limit load factor +4/-2<br />
Ultimate load factor +6/-3<br />
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