The Italian manufacturer's first-of-its-kind piston twin was designed to get into and out of some of the most demanding commercial airports in the world.
Tecnam's P2012 STOL was created as a "rugged and durable high wing fixed gear design" with the mission of getting into and out of some of the most demanding commercial airports in the world. [Courtesy: Tecnam]
Key Takeaways:
Tecnam Aircraft unveiled the P2012 STOL, a unique piston twin designed for short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations, addressing an underserved market for modern aircraft capable of operating in challenging environments.
The P2012 STOL is built for versatility, capable of commercial passenger transport, cargo, air ambulance, and special missions, with a cabin designed for nine passengers and featuring advanced amenities.
Equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin G1000 NXi avionics for single-pilot operations and two turbocharged engines, it boasts impressive STOL performance, with orders now open for $2.75 million and deliveries slated for 2024.
“Short takeoff and landing (STOL)” and “piston twin” are not phrases that usually go together unless you are talking about the P2012 STOL produced by Tecnam Aircraft.
The Italian manufacturer presented the new P2012 STOL during a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando Wednesday.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
