| Pitts Model 12 | |
|---|---|
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| Factory-built Pitts 12S | |
| Role | Biplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | 92nd West Aviation |
| Designer | Curtis Pitts |
| First flight | March 1996 |
| Number built | 59 (2011) [1] |
The Pitts Model 12 (also known by its nicknames "Bolshoi", "Macho Stinker", "Pitts Monster" [2] ) is a high performance aerobatic biplane designed around the Vedeneyev M14P/PF Russian engine. The aircraft can be built from plans or as a kitplane, or can be bought ready-to-fly from the factory. [3]
The Pitts model 12 was designed by Curtis Pitts starting in 1993. Pitts presented his completed design on his 80th birthday in December 1995. [4]
The Pitts Model 12 is a biplane built using fabric covered welded steel tubing for the fuselage, and fabric covered wings with wood spars. The leading edge is made of formed plywood. The landing gear is solid aluminum.
As of December 2011 [update] , 59 examples had been completed and flown. [1]
There are several model variants:
Data from Pitts model 12.com
General characteristics
Performance
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