Tecnam
P2002
- JR
A retractable-gear version of the Tecnam all-metal,
low-wing two-seater has finally arrived,the P2000-JR,
certificated to JAR-VLA (and qualifying for the U.S. Light
Sport category). Max speed is now 139 kt (up 9 kts over
the fixed-gear version), cruise is 125 kt (up 8 kt), and
somehow the aircraft has a higher mtow of 600 kg (up 20
kg) which more than compensates for the 10 kg extra weight
of the new gear. Tecnam is a company, born out of the
former Partenavia. Based in Naples, Italy, it has built
more than 1,400 VLA or microlight aircraft and is also a
major aerospace contractor, making parts for commercial
transport.
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