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Tecnam P2006T vs P-8 Poseidon

Tecnam P2006T vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 287 vs 907 km/h, range 1,722 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 85,820 kg, built 578 vs 187 units.

Tecnam P2006T military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2006T
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
Tecnam P2006T P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Tecnam Boeing
First flight 13 September 2007 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2010 2013
Number produced 578 units 187 units
Average unit price -- $150 million
Wing area 14.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 37.6 m
Height 2.8 m 12.8 m
Length 8.7 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 1,722 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 75 kW 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h, a difference of 620 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a longer range at 2,225 km compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,722 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The Tecnam P2006T entered service first in 2010, 3 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tecnam P2006T or P-8 Poseidon?
The Tecnam P2006T has been produced in greater numbers with 578 units compared to 187 units of the P-8 Poseidon.