Tecnam P2002 Sierra

History of the Tecnam P2002 Sierra

The Tecnam P2002 Sierra is a two-seat low-wing light aircraft designed and built by Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam. Introduced in the early 2000s, the aircraft quickly became a staple of the company's product line and accounted for 70 percent of its available capacity within a few years.

Specification

BASICS

Year of Service

2012

Origins

Italy

Crew

1

Production

500

Manufacturer

Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam - Italy

Carrier

Argentina; France; Iceland; Italy; United Kingdom

Roles

Training (General)

Develop the ability to become a dedicated student pilot instructor (usually under the supervision of an instructor).

Dimensions and Weight

Length

21.7 feet

(6.60m)

Width/span

29.5 feet

(9.00m)

Height

7.5 feet

(2.30m)

Cured weight

728 lbs

(330kg)

MTOW

1,323 lbs

(600kg)

Wgt Difference

+595 lbs

(+270 kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x Rotax 912 S2 engine producing 100 hp and driving a twin-blade propeller in the nose.

Maximum speed

180 km/h

(290 km/h | 157 knots)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

P2002 "Sierra" - designation of the basic series P2002 JF - fixed tricycle chassis; variable pitch propeller. P2002 JR - retractable landing gear (hydraulic) P2002 EA - kit based assembly; fixed tricycle landing gear. P2002 RG - Kit Based Assembly; Retractable Landing Gear (Pneumatic).