162 Skycatcher vs P2008
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation 162 Skycatcher (introduced 2010) and the Tecnam P2008 (introduced 2009) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are trainers, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the P2008 has the advantage. undefined
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162 Skycatcher vs P2008: the key differences
- The P2008 delivers 53% more range (162 Skycatcher: 470 nm; P2008: 720 nm).
- The P2008 delivers 7% more cruise speed (162 Skycatcher: 112 kt; P2008: 120 kt).
- The 162 Skycatcher and P2008 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 2 seats.
- The 162 Skycatcher is the newer design (introduced 2010 versus 2009 for the P2008), a gap of 1 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the 162 Skycatcher seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the P2008 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the 162 Skycatcher when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the P2008 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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162 Skycatcher vs P2008: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 162 Skycatcher or the P2008?
The P2008 has the longer published range — 720 nm versus 470 nm for the 162 Skycatcher.
Which is faster, the 162 Skycatcher or the P2008?
The P2008 cruises faster, at 120 kt versus 112 kt for the 162 Skycatcher.
Which is newer, the 162 Skycatcher or the P2008?
The 162 Skycatcher is the newer design, introduced in 2010 versus 2009 for the P2008.
Should I buy the 162 Skycatcher or the P2008?
Choose the P2008 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the 162 Skycatcher when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the P2008 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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