General Aviation

Vans RV-12

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑12 is a two‑seat, low‑wing, single‑engine homebuilt aircraft that qualifies for the U.S. E‑LSA category. It is sold both as a kit and as a ready‑to‑fly airplane. The aircraft first flew on November 9, 2006, and by July 2023, 792 examples had been completed and flown.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-12
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
77
Example Registration
N102NM

Specifications

Wingspan
8.15 m / 26 ft
Length
6.07 m / 19 ft
Height
2.54 m / 8 ft
Max Speed
217 km/h / 135 mph
Cruise Speed
217 km/h / 135 mph
Range
893 km / 573 nmi
Ceiling
5900 m / 19200 ft
First Flight
2006-11-09
Production Start
2008
Total Built
792

Variants

  • RV-12- 77 registrations - Example N102NM

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