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Cessna 177B · Length
Single source27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)[source]
P92 Echo MkII · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Cessna 177 Cardinal | Tecnam P92 |
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| Type | Light utility aircraft[source] | Two-seat ultralight monoplane[source] |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company[source] | Tecnam[source] |
| Number built | 4,295[source] | — |
| Manufactured | 1968–1978[source] | — |
| Introduction date | 1968 |
6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)[source]
Empty; Cessna 177B · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Cessna 177B · Max takeoff weight
Single source1,495 lb (678 kg)[source]
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)[source]
Empty; P92 Echo MkII · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; P92 Echo MkII · Max takeoff weight
Single sourceCruise; Cessna 177B · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; Cessna 177B · Maximum speed
Single source136 kn (157 mph, 252 km/h)[source]
124 kn (143 mph, 230 km/h)[source]
Maximum; P92 Echo MkII · Max cruise speed TAS
Single source213 km/h (132 mph, 115 kn) Max cruise speed TAS[source]
Cessna 177B · 1 × Lycoming O-360 -A1F6D air-cooled flat-4 engine
Single source1 × Lycoming O-360 -A1F6D air-cooled flat-4 engine , 180 hp (130 kW)[source]
P92 Echo MkII · 1 × Rotax 912ULS 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Single source1 × Rotax 912ULS 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 73.5 kW (98.6 hp)[source]
Cessna 177B · Wing area
Single source174 sq ft (16.2 m 2 )[source]
Cessna 177B · Service ceiling
Single source14,600 ft (4,500 m)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| First flight | July 15, 1966[source] | 14 March 1993[source] |
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| Capacity | 3 passengers[source] | — |
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| National origin | — | Italy[source] |
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| Designer | — | Luigi Pascale[source] |
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| Status | — | In production[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 90 L (24 US gal; 20 imp gal) total with 80 L (21 US gal; 18 imp gal) usable[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 2-bladed Sensenich[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn) flaps down[source] |
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| Take-off run | — | 214 m (702 ft)[source] |
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| Landing run | — | 154 m (505 ft)[source] |
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| Take-Off Distance | — | 369 m (1,211 ft)[source] |
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| Role | — | family of two-seat, high-wing , light aircraft[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | Today, the P92 Echo MkII, features a strut-braced high wing, fixed tricycle landing gear, and side-by-side seating. Its airframe is primarily metal, with a composite (carbon‑fibre) fuselage, while earlier versions had all‑metal construction. It is powered by Rotax 912ULS series engines with 100 hp. The P92 Echo MkII has a published stall speed of approximately 39 knots (72 km/h) with full flaps, and a take-off distance of 1211ft (369 metres).[source]Tecnam P92 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The P92 prototype conducted its maiden flight on 14 March 1993 in Capua and shortly after debuted at the Bassano del Grappa Air Show. The P92 progressively entered service with a wide range of flying clubs and pilot training institutions. Throughout its development, Tecnam released multiple versions, such as the P92-J, P92 Echo Super, P92 Eaglet, and P92 MkII, each incorporating gradual upgrades in avionics, aerodynamics, construction materials (including the introduction of composite fuselages), and cockpit ergonomics. As reported by aviation journalist Dan Johnson, by 2018 more than 2,500 units had been delivered globally, making the P92 Tecnam’s most produced aircraft to date.[source]Tecnam P92 · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The aircraft is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS four-stroke engine in tractor configuration, and is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller. According to published specifications, the Echo MkII has a stall speed of approximately 39 knots (72 km/h) with full flaps and a take-off distance of 1,211 ft (369 m) under standard atmospheric conditions.[source]Tecnam P92 · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The P92 Echo MkII is available in different configurations to comply with both European ultralight regulations (MTOW 472.5 kg) and US light-sport aircraft (LSA) standards (MTOW up to 600 kg). It is included in the list of FAA-accepted Special Light-Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and is certified under various national civil aviation authorities.[source]Tecnam P92 · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage An upgraded version of the P92-J with 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S . Changes include shortened wings, metal flaps, redesigned engine cowling and fairings.[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Available with 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engine.[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Redesigned wings, engine cowling, windshield and fairing to reduce drag. Available with 81 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912U or 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S .[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage With 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS .[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage An upgraded version of the Echo. Available with 81 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912U .[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fuselage redesigned, shorter wingspan, retractable landing gear. With 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S engine.[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 engine, adds winglets to improve aerodynamic efficiency[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Tricycle landing gear equipped version with a gross weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb)[source]Tecnam P92 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wingspan: 8.7 m (28 ft 7 in)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Empty weight: 356 kg (785 lb)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Max takeoff weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 73.5 kW (98.6 hp)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 213 km/h (132 mph, 115 kn) Max cruise speed TAS[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Stall speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn) flaps down[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 1,296 km (805 mi, 700 nmi)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Rate of climb: 4.9 m/s (960 ft/min)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Take-off run: 214 m (702 ft)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Landing run: 154 m (505 ft)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Take-Off Distance: 369 m (1,211 ft)[source]Tecnam P92 · Specifications (P92 Echo MkII); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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