The Astore replaced the Tecnam P2002 Sierra in ultralight production, although not the certified P2002JF model.[2]
The aircraft was designed to comply with the US Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, two seats in side-by-side configuration, an enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1] [2] [3]
The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its wing has a span of 8.651NaN1 and is equipped with flaps. Standard engines available are the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS and 912iULS, plus the 1150NaN0 Rotax 914 four-stroke powerplants.[2] [3]
The Astore achieved its FAA LSA compliance in April 2014. More than thirty had been delivered by September 2014.[4]
Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "beautiful".[2]