Tecnam, Apex Aviation Collaborate to Supply Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The twin-engine P2012 slated for the Taiwan Coast Guard will be outfitted with surveillance and identification equipment.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:10 AM ET

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Tecnam P2012 [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Tecnam is collaborating with Apex Aviation to supply a special-mission version of its P2012 aircraft to the Taiwanese government.
This new variant, the P2012 Sentinel SMP, will be equipped with IMSAR systems for advanced surveillance and maritime patrol capabilities.
The P2012 Sentinel SMP is intended for use by the Taiwan Coast Guard, leveraging its range, payload, and characteristics for critical missions.

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Tecnam has announced it is expanding the mission capabilities of its P2012 twin as part of a collaboration with Apex Aviation, based in Taitung, Taiwan, to supply special-mission aircraft for the Taiwanese government.

Under a memorandum of understanding, the companies will develop a special mission version of the P2012 Sentinel SMP using equipment from IMSAR for surveillance and maritime patrol. The companies made the announcement during the opening of TADTE 2023, the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition.