RV-12 First Flight
RV12 first flight – Alberto Barba. One of the first dozen and half or so RV12s to fly.
Speed – Gross Weight
Top Speed 135 mph
Cruise (7500’ @ 5500 rpm) 131 mph
Cruise (7500’ @ 5000 rpm) 116 mph
Stall Speed 47 mph
Ground Performance – Gross Weight
Takeoff Distance 700 ft.
Landing Distance 525 ft.
Climb/Ceiling – Gross Weight
Rate of Climb 900 fpm
Ceiling 13,800 ft.
Range
Range (7500’ @ 5500 rpm) 555 miles
Range (7500’ @ 5000 rpm) 614 miles
