Tecnam P2002 vs Van's RV-12

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

Representative planforms, drawn to shared scale.

Tecnam P2002
28 ft × 22 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized
Van's RV-12
27 ft × 20 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Tecnam P2002Van's RV-12
Stall speed 41 kt45 kt
Approach speed 52 kt58 kt
Cruise speed 120 kt121 kt
Range 590 nm472 nm
Service ceiling 14000 ft13800 ft
Rate of climb 923 fpm900 fpm
Fuel burn 4.5 gph4.5 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Tecnam P2002 Mogas
4.5 gph
Baseline
590 nm range 26.7 nm/gal 26 gal usable $22 fuel/hr 5h 46m endurance
Tecnam P2002: 4.5 gph at cruise, 590 nautical mile published range, 5 hour 46 minute endurance, 26.7 nautical miles per gallon.
Van's RV-12 Mogas
4.5 gph
Baseline
472 nm range 26.9 nm/gal 20 gal usable $22 fuel/hr 4h 26m endurance
Van's RV-12: 4.5 gph at cruise, 472 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 26 minute endurance, 26.9 nautical miles per gallon.
Mogas range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Tecnam P2002 Mogas
$34 /hr
Baseline
Tecnam P2002: $34 per flight hour — fuel $22, maintenance and reserve $12.
Van's RV-12 Mogas
$34 /hr
Baseline
Van's RV-12: $34 per flight hour — fuel $22, maintenance and reserve $12.
Tecnam P2002 Piston
$7,840 /yr Baseline
Tecnam P2002: $7,840 per year — insurance $2,400, hangar $4,590, annual inspection $850.
Van's RV-12 Piston
$7,217 /yr Baseline
Van's RV-12: $7,217 per year — insurance $2,200, hangar $4,167, annual inspection $850.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Tecnam P2002 Piston
2 / 2 seats cargo 26 gal / 26 gal fuel 333 lbs wet payload 489 lbs useful 1,320 lbs MTOW
Van's RV-12 Piston
2 / 2 seats cargo 20 gal / 20 gal fuel 425 lbs wet payload 545 lbs useful 1,320 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

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