Tecnam P-2010 Twenty-Ten
The Tecnam P2010 is a light, four-seat single built with a carbon-fibre fuselage mated to a traditional aluminium wing, blending modern composite construction with simpler, well-understood metal wing manufacturing. Its relatively roomy cabin, wide for a light single, was a deliberate design focus aimed at personal touring pilots rather than pure flight-training economy. Diesel and normally aspirated petrol engine options give operators flexibility depending on local fuel availability and cost. It has found a following among European flight schools and private owners looking for a modern alternative to older American-built four-seat singles.
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The Tecnam P2010 pairs a carbon-fibre fuselage with a traditional aluminium wing, giving it an unusually roomy cabin for a light single.
Specifications
| Length | 8.1 m (26 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.4 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 2.6 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.1 t |
| Range | 620 NM (1,148 km) |
| Maximum speed | 148 kt (274 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 52 kt (96 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 841 ft/min (4.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Landing distance | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 240 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming IO-360 |
| Units built | 245 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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