RV-12

Tuesday, September 03, 2013 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The RV-12 is an aircraft model available as a kit for approximately $72,000 or as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) for around $115,000.
It is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine, with a basic empty weight of 740 lbs and a useful load of 580 lbs.
Key performance figures include a maximum cruise speed of 113 knots (at 7,500 ft), a range of up to 614 nautical miles, and a rate of climb of 900 fpm.

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RV-12

RV-12

Price as flown:

Approx. $72,000 (kit); $115,000 (S-LSA)

Engine (hp):

Rotax 912ULS, 100

Wingspan (ft.):

26.75

Propeller:

Sensenich composite, ground adjustable

Basic Empty Weight (lbs.):

740

Useful Load (lbs.):

580

Baggage Allowance (lbs.):

50

Fuel Capacity (fuselage tank, gals.):

20

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

1320

Cabin Width (in.):

43

PERFORMANCE

Max Cruise (kts., 7,500 ft. @5,500 rpm):

113

Cruise (kts., 7,500 feet @5,000 rpm):

100

Top Speed (kts.):

117

Rate Of Climb (fpm):

900

Range (nm, max cruise):

555

Range (nm, cruise):

614

Stall Speed With Flaps (kts., V_so):

TK

Takeoff Distance (ft.):

700

Practical Ceiling (ft.):

13,800

Source:

www.vansaircraft.com

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