Tecnam P-2012 Traveller
The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a modern twin-engine commuter aircraft built to replace the ageing fleets of piston twins, like the Cessna 402 and Britten-Norman Islander, still flying short regional routes worldwide. Its piston rather than turboprop engines keep operating costs notably lower than a comparable turboprop commuter, appealing to small island and regional carriers on a budget. A dedicated cargo-door freighter version was developed specifically for FedEx's feeder network in the United States. It represents one of the few genuinely new commuter aircraft designs launched in decades, in a market long dominated by aging out-of-production types.
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Did you know?
Unlike most twin-piston commuters, the P2012 Traveller flies on fixed, non-retractable landing gear — visible at a glance under the wings.
Specifications
| Length | 11.9 m (39 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Height | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 11 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.4 t |
| Range | 820 NM (1,519 km) |
| Maximum speed | 175 kt (324 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 65 kt (120 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,104 ft/min (5.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 791 m (2,595 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Lycoming TEO-540 |
| Units built | 120 |
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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