General Aviation

Vans RV-12is

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft

The Van's RV‑12 is a two‑seat, low‑wing, single‑engine kit aircraft that qualifies for the U.S. Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E‑LSA) category. It first flew on November 9, 2006 and is sold both as a kit and as a ready‑to‑fly aircraft. The design emphasizes low construction cost and time, using mostly aluminum and blind rivets so that builders can assemble the airplane largely on their own.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
vans-rv-12is
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
16
Example Registration
N1507J

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-12IS- 16 registrations - Example N1507J

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