12 May 2015
Tecnam has obviously spotted a gap in the market for a jet trainer and has announced its intention to develop and produce a two-seater, single turbofan engine-powered aircraft, called the P JET.
According to the manufacturers, extensive interest has been shown for the introduction of a two seat (side by side), turbofan engine powered aircraft, to be used by military Flight Training Organisations, but also to offer a significantly faster and more efficient aircraft for both the private and business aviation sectors.
Tecnam hopes the ‘P JET’ will be a ‘game-changer’ not only in the world of General Aviation but also as a first level entry military training jet powered aircraft. Tecnam’s initial research suggests that manufacturing the aircraft is both technically and economically achievable.
The anticipated ‘P JET’ aircraft configuration would see the engine ‘podded’ thus ensuring the maximum efficiency to achieve the full ram-air intake effect, as this would not interfere with the primary aircraft structure and would also enable easier access for maintenance inspections, complete engine disassembling and other servicing requirements as well as enhanced safety protection such as fire.
Tecnam anticipates that the ‘P JET’ cabin will be available both pressurised and non-pressurised, for use with an airframe integrated oxygen system. Development will be based on achieving CS-23 and FAR 23 certification.
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