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RV-12

Van's Aircraft · Light-sport aircraft · United States · Modern (1992–2009)

RV-12 — Light-sport aircraft
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The Van's RV-12 is an American two-seat, single-engine, low-wing homebuilt airplane eligible for the U.S. E-LSA category, sold in kit form and as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Van's Aircraft
Primary Role
Light-sport aircraft
Status
Kits and complete aircraft both in production (2021)
Service Entry
2008
Produced
2008–present (kits)2012–presen
Engine
1× with a Sensenich composite ground-adjustable propeller
Thrust / Power
100 hp (74 kW)
Length (ft)
19
Wingspan (ft)
26
Empty Weight (lb)
755
MTOW (lb)
1320
Service Ceiling (ft)
19200
Range (mi)
555
Max Speed (mph)
135