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 introduced the P2012 STOL, a unique piston-twin aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing (STOL) at challenging commercial and remote airports, aiming to fill an underserved market.
Priced from $2.75 million with deliveries beginning in 2024, the aircraft is certified for single-pilot operations with advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and requires no type rating.
It features impressive STOL performance, with a takeoff distance of 902 feet and a landing distance of 1,181 feet, and offers versatile configurations for nine passengers, cargo, or special missions.
“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.
