General Aviation
Pitts Model 12
Manufacturer: Pitts
The Pitts Model 12, also called the “Bolshoi,” “Macho Stinker,” and “Pitts Monster,” is a high‑performance aerobatic biplane that uses the powerful Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. Built from plans, as a kit, or ready‑to‑fly, it can seat two people and is prized for its strong, lightweight construction and excellent maneuverability. Its design blends classic biplane aesthetics with modern performance.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- pitts-model-12
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 36
- Example Registration
- N115B
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 7 m / 23 ft
- Length
- 6.25 m / 20 ft
- Max Speed
- 103 km/h / 64 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 270 km/h / 170 mph
- Range
- 800 km / 430 nmi
- First Flight
- 1996
- Total Built
- 59
Variants
- PITTS MODEL 12- 36 registrations - Example N115B