13 July 2010
Tecnam has unveiled a new single-engine, four-seater aeroplane, the 2010. The 2010 combines an advanced technology all carbon fibre fuselage with a metal wing and stabilator, based on Tecnam’s recent P2006T Twin and P2008 offerings. The new model is set to be premiered at AERO 2011 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
The announcement explained that by using both carbon fibre and metal, designer Professor Pascale has been able to optimise aerodynamic quality and reliability.
‘Carbon fibre ensures smooth surfaces and allows for an elegance and styling you would expect from Italy. Metal is used for the wing and stabilator to provide further strength and stability,” explained the release.
While the aeroplane is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1a (‘Lycoming Light’) engine, providing 180HP and 2700RPM, the wing is based on the NACA63A aerofoil, which as a result of its partial tapering, allows the design to be close to the optimal lift distribution (elliptical). The nose gear, meanwhile, is free castoring and the landing gear is faired to minimise drag, while ground steering is by differential braking.
When it comes to pilot and passenger comfort, the cabin width allows for a large instrument panel, with a modular design specifically tailored to allow the customer to fit either an analogue or digital instrumentation package.
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