The Tecnam Astore is an Italian light sport aircraft, designed with modern avionics, fuel efficiency and comfort for both training and recreational flying. It is a low wing, two-place, single-engine airplane equipped with tricycle landing gear. With its effused design, the TECNAM Astore is the highly desirable entry point to light sport ownership. The all metal airframe structure is complemented by the selective use of an epoxy reinforced matrix of carbon/glass fiber for the upper radome and fairings. The canopy forms an integral part of the upper radome sliding forward and aft. The cabin offers newly designed seats and seat rails which are easily operated and adjustable fore and aft via a single handle. A roomy baggage compartment accommodates voluminous items with both external and internal access. A newly designed and wide cockpit panel provides the largest choice of avionics on offer with a comfortable armrest and USB charger rounding out the luxurious interior. The avionics package always includes an iPad Mini with a built-in application called "Tecnam Astore Owner app" containing useful information.
The Astore has a total length of 22.97 ft and an overall height of 7.55 ft, with its wings spanning a total of 28.38 ft. The Astore's wing is cantilevered and has a high aspect ratio for its size to allow for better performance and also features full flaps for better landing and takeoff operations. Its airframe is constructed entirely of aluminum. Standard empty weight is 809 lb and it has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lb. The plane can be powered by either a 98 horsepower naturally aspirated Rotax 912ULS2 four-cylinder engine or a more robust 115 horsepower Rotax 914UL2 turbocharged version. The injected Rotax 912iS2 is also available.
The standard propeller is a two blade fixed pitch wooden-composite wrapped Sensenich, with composite made propellers from the same brand also available in two and three bladed versions. The propellers are constructed of wooden composite and are installed with a fixed angle, though that angle can be manually adjusted on the ground. The Astore can fly up to a maximum cruise ceiling of 15,000 ft. The plane can also be pushed to a top cruising speed of 120 knots, though the aircraft is structurally limited to a top speed of 150 knots. With its 29 US gal of fuel aboard the aircraft, the Astore can cruise a maximum of 750 nautical miles.
Tecnam offers the Astore with a number of available standard configurations, and also features almost 60 different options that can be added on. The standard price of the two-place Astore is $147,000 for a ready-to-fly aircraft with analog flight instruments, but with an iPad mini on the panel and electronic engine instruments. A turbocharged Rotax 914UL2 engine option, as flown, costs $24,900, which includes the ground-adjustable Sensenich three-blade propeller.
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What is the Tecnam Astore?
The Tecnam Astore is a low wing, two-seat, single-engine airplane equipped with tricycle landing gear. It is a light sport aircraft that had a limited production run by Tecnam. Astore’s maiden flight was on 27 May 2013 at Capua. The Rotax engines suitable for the Astore are compliant with ASTM F2339-06. Astore GT is a re-released version of Astore. Astore GT has a newer engine - Rotax 916iS - with 160 horsepower. Astore GT’s load is about 720 kilograms (1,587 pounds). The base price is $147000.
Astore’s performance is competitive within the light sport plane category. Astore handling is sporty. Astore craftsmanship distinguishes it. Astore avionics include instrument flight rules with satellite-based accuracy GPS and an ADSB in-out transponder. The display is Garmin's TXi screen, and the cockpit is a group of screens called GI275 by Garmin. All the control surfaces, except for the flaps and trim tab, are balanced, and all the surfaces, except for the rudder and fuselage aileron line, are controlled via push-pull rods.
What are the specifications of the Tecnam Astore?
The specifications of the Tecnam Astore are given in the table below.
| Specification | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | 7.54 ft (2.30 m) |
| Length | 23 ft (7.01 m) |
| Wingspan | 28.54 ft (8.70 m) |
| Max Weight | 1320 lbs (598.74 kg) |
| Empty Weight | 873 lb (396 kg) |
The Tecnam Astore’s standard empty weight is 809 lb (367 kg) and it has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lb (600 kg), which is also its maximum landing weight. The maximum useful load is 511 lb (233 kg). The Astore has a a total length of 22.97 ft (7 m), an overall height of 7.55 ft (2.3 m), and wings extending 28.38 ft (8.65 m). The wing area is 131 square feet (12.17 square meters), set at a dihedral of 5 degrees with an aspect ratio of 6.2. Cabin height is 3.21 ft (0.98 m) and width is 3.8 ft (1.15 m). An optional baggage compartment holds up to 77 lb (35 kg) with a volume of 11.6 cubic feet.
The sport plane is powered by a Rotax engine, either a 100 hp 912ULS2 or 912iS, or a turbocharged 115 hp 914. Fuel capacity is 29 US gallons (109.8 liters), and fuel consumption is 4.5 gallons per hour (17.0 liters per hour). The Astore has a service ceiling of 15,000 ft (4,572 m), a max cruise speed of 118 knots (136 mph), and a never-exceed speed of 150 knots (173 mph). It climbs at 1,100 ft/min (335.28 m/min), takes off in a ground roll of 715 ft (217.93 m), and lands at 505 ft (153.92 m). Maximum range is 750 nautical miles.
What is the performance of the Tecnam Astore?
The performance of the Tecnam Astore is given in the table below.
| Aspect | Value |
|---|---|
| Ceiling | 15,000 ft |
| Takeoff | 715 ft |
| Climb | 1,100 ft/min |
| Speed | 127 kt |
| Range | 750 nm |
| Cruise | 118 kt |
| Vne | 150 kt |
| Landing | 505 ft |
| Stall | 44 kt |
| Fuel | 4.50 gal/hr |
The Tecnam Astore’s cruise speed at 75% power at 6,500 feet (1,981 meters) is 118 knots (218 km/h). The plane can also be pushed to a top cruising speed of 120 knots (138 miles per hour). Max speed at sea level is 127 knots, and Vne is 150 knots. With 29 US gal (110 liters) of fuel aboard, the Astore can cruise a maximum of 750 nautical miles (863 statute miles). The service ceiling is 15,000 ft (4,572 m). It can climb at 335.28 meters per minute (1,100 feet per minute), achieving that ceiling in less than fourteen minutes. Takeoff distance (ground roll) is 715 ft (218 m), and landing distance (ground roll) is 505 ft (154 m). Stall speed with flaps up is 44 knots, and with flaps down is 38 knots.
What engine does the Tecnam Astore use?
The Tecnam Astore uses the Rotax 912ULS2 but the injected (912iS2) and turbocharged (914UL2) version are also available. The Tecnam Astore is fitted with Rotax 912 ULS2, Rotax 912 Is and Rotax 914 Turbo. Its engine size has a displacement of 1,352 cm (532.28 inches). The compression ratio is 9.1:1. The Rotax 914 has an alternator of 250 watts and a total output of 500 watts.
What is the price for the Tecnam Astore?
The standard price of the Tecnam Astore is $147,000. That is for a ready-to-fly aircraft with analog flight instruments. The basic Astore starts at $147,000 with the carbureted 912ULS engine. The price moves up to $176,000 with optional avionics packages. The base price for an Astore with a two-screen G3X system and 912iS engine is $176,000, while one equipped with a dual Dynon glass cockpit is $173,500. The upgrade for the fuel-injected 912iS engine costs $12,700, costing a total of $195,000. There is a $24,900 option for the Rotax 914 turbo engine, which includes the ground-adjustable Sensenich three-blade propeller. With this motor, the starting price for a Tecnam Astore with the 914 Turbo is $198,400. ADue to these options, well equipped Tecnam Astore aircraft typically range from about $180,000 to $280,000 USD as of 2024 to 2025.
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Jim Goodrich
Jim Goodrich is a pilot, aviation expert and founder of Tsunami Air.
