Pitts Model 12
The Pitts Model 12 is the second aircraft built at the Reutlingen University. The plane is a two-seater aerobatic aircraft in a biplane configuration.
Build around its nine-cylinder 360 hp Vedeneyev M14P radial engine, the aeroplane has great aerobics flight characteristics. Through a built-in smoke oil tank, the aircraft is also capable of delivering a stunning airshow.
Similar to the Van’s Aircraft RV-12, the Pitts Model 12 was delivered to our university hangar as a kit, including all aircraft plans. The Pitts Model 12 has a metal airframe and wooden wing construction. This means that we had to adapt to new production techniques, including the glueing and processing of wood.
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Approved for a load of +9 / -6g the aeroplane can handle all common aerobatic manoeuvres. If you want to take it a little bit more relaxed you can also fly with this plane at a cruise speed of 281 km/h a total distance of 837 km per fuel load.
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Currently, the development status is the completion of all rib assemblies, as well as the landing gear and the installation of the internal tanks.
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