Tecnam P2008

Tecnam · Italy · first flew 2008 · light aircraft

The Tecnam P2008 is a modern Italian two-seat light aircraft that pairs a sleek composite fuselage with conventional metal wings, powered by a Rotax engine.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	Smooth rounded composite fuselage with a bulbous cowling
T — Tail	Conventional

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Spot it by:

Smooth rounded composite fuselage with a bulbous cowling
Metal high wing contrasting the curved composite body
Large wraparound bubble glazing with a door each side

Pick it out by the glossy curved composite fuselage and bulbous cowling beneath a straight metal high wing, with a tall wraparound canopy and a door on each side.

Specifications

The Tecnam P2008 has a length of 6.93 m (23 ft).
It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
Its maximum speed is 269 km/h (167 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Launched in 2008 with its first flight that September, the P2008 brought composite styling and Rotax economy to the light-sport and basic-training market. It quickly became a popular choice for flight schools seeking a contemporary trainer.

Variants

The range spans the basic LSA, the EASA-certified P2008-JC and JC MkII trainer and turbocharged Rotax 914 options. All share the composite monocoque fuselage with metal flying surfaces.

Where you'll see it

A familiar sight at UK flying clubs and on the LAA and microlight-adjacent training scene, the P2008's low fuel burn and Rotax power make it an economical step into the light-sport and NPPL world alongside heavier legacy trainers.

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