Tecnam P92
P92 Echo | |
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Role | Two-seat ultralight monoplane |
National origin | Italy |
Manufacturer | Tecnam |
First flight | 1993 |
The Tecnam P92 Echo and Tecnam P92 Eaglet are high-winged, light aircraft built by the Tecnam aircraft company, which is based in Naples, Italy.[1]
Variants
- P92 JS
- An upgraded version of the P92-J with 100 hp Rotax 912S. Changes include shortened wings, metal flaps, redesigned engine cowling and fairings.
- P92 LY
- As P92 JS but with Lycoming YO-233-B2A engine instead of Rotax
- P92 Echo
- Available with 80 hp or 100 hp Rotax 912 engine.
- P92 SEASKY
- Amphibian version (conventional floats with retractable wheels) of the P92 Echo.
- P92 S Echo
- Redesigned wings, engine cowling, windshield and fairing to reduce drag. Available with 81 hp Rotax 912U or 100 hp Rotax 912S.
- P92 Echo Super
- With 100 hp Rotax 912ULS.
- P92 J
- An upgraded version of the Echo. Available with 81 hp Rotax 912U.
- P92 2000RG
- Fuselage redesigned, shorter wingspan, retractable landing gear. With 100 hp Rotax 912S engine.
- P92 Eaglet
- 100 hp Rotax 912 engine, adds winglets to improve aerodynamic efficiency
- P92 Eaglet G5
- As P92 Eaglet but with free-castering nosewheel instead of steerable
- P92 Eaglet LY
- As P92 Eaglet G5 but with Lycoming YO-233-B2A engine instead of Rotax
- P92 TD
- A conventional geared (Taildragger) compliant with American Light Sport rules.[2]
Operators
Civil
The P92 is popular with flight training schools and is also operated by private individuals and companies.
Military
Specifications (P92 Echo Super)
Data from http://www.tecnam.com/ing/echosuper.cfm
General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
- Capacity: one passenger
Performance
- Take off run: 100 m (328 ft)
- Landing distance: 100 m (328 ft)
- Complies with JAR-VLA airworthiness regulations
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 80. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Tecnam to Produce P92 Tail Dragger". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
External links
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