FK12 Comet LSA

Tuesday, June 05, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The FK12 Comet LSA is an aircraft offered with two engine options: a Rotax for $120,000 or a Lycoming AEIO 233 aerobatic engine for $135,000.
It is designed for aerobatic flight, boasting exceptional structural integrity with demonstrated ultimate load limits of +14g/-7g.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 93 kts, a maximum speed (Vne) of 118 kts, and a best climb rate of 1377 feet per minute.

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FK12 Comet LSA

FK12 Comet LSA

Price:

$120,000 (Rotax engine); $135,000 (Lycoming AEIO 233 aerobatic engine)

Wingspan (ft.):

22

Empty weight in base configuration (lbs.):

650

Maximum takeoff weight (lbs.):

1190

Length:

18 ft. 5 in.

Height:

6 ft. 5 in.

V_s (kts.):

35

V_ne (kts.):

118

Cruise (75%, kts.):

93

Demonstrated ultimate loads:

+14g/-7g

Best climb (fpm):

1377 at 54 kts.

Takeoff run over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

590

Fuel capacity (fuselage tank) (gals.):

15.3

Source: FK Lightplanes

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