Tecnam Astore

Tecnam

Company type	Private
Industry	Aerospace
Headquarters	Naples , Italy
Products	Light-sport aircraft

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The Tecnam Astore (Goshawk) represents an Italian-made, low-wing, two-seat light-sport aircraft currently being developed by the Naples-based company Tecnam. Its maiden flight took place in early June 2013, followed by its public debut at the 2013 AERO Friedrichshafen exhibition. The aircraft is delivered fully assembled and ready for operation.

This model serves as a successor to the Tecnam P2002 Sierra in Tecnam's ultralight lineup, although it does not replace the certified P2002JF variant.

Design and development

Conceived to meet United States Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) regulations, the Astore features a cantilever low-wing design with seating arranged side-by-side for two occupants within an enclosed cockpit beneath a bubble canopy. It is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear fitted with wheel fairings and powered by a single engine in tractor configuration.

Constructed primarily from aluminum sheet metal, the aircraft’s wing spans 8.65 m (28.4 ft) and includes flaps to enhance lift control. Engine options include the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS and 912iULS, as well as the 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 four-stroke powerplants.

The Astore received FAA Light Sport Aircraft certification in April 2014. By September of that year, over thirty units had been delivered to customers.

Operational history

In a 2015 evaluation, reviewer Marino Boric praised the aircraft's appearance, calling its design "elegant."

See also

• Partenavia Astore Designed by Luigi Pascale

External links

• Official website