Tecnam P-96 Golf
The Tecnam P96 Golf is an all-metal, low-wing, two-seat light aircraft designed by Luigi Pascale and built by Tecnam in Naples, Italy, first flying in March 1997. It shares many parts with Tecnam's high-wing P92 Echo, letting the manufacturer offer both wing configurations from a largely common structure, and was sold both as an ultralight and, in a heavier-gross-weight version fitted with the Rotax 912A, as a general-aviation-registered aircraft. Its cross-section was shaped to give two tall occupants comfortable access despite the aircraft's small size. It became especially popular with flying schools and private owners across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
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The low-wing sibling of Tecnam's high-wing P92 Echo — one airframe offered with the wing in both positions.
Specifications
| Length | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Height | 2.3 m (8 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 400 NM (741 km) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,180 ft/min (6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Landing distance | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 70 l |
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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