Pitts Model 12
The Pitts Model 12 (also known by its nicknames "Bolshoi," "Macho Stinker," and "Pitts Monster")[1] is a high-performance aerobatic biplane designed around the Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. The aircraft can be built from plans or as a kitplane, or bought ready-to-fly from the factory.[2]
Design and development
The Pitts Model 12 was designed by Curtis Pitts starting in 1993. Pitts presented his completed design on his 80th birthday in December 1995.[3]
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.[citation needed]
Operational history
As of December 2011[update], 59 examples had been completed and flown.[4]
Variants
There are several model variants:[citation needed]
- Plans built
- HP model - kit
- Model 12S - factory built
- A single-place variant called "The Beast" constructed by Jim Kimball[5]
Specifications (Pitts Model 12)
Data from Pitts model 12.com
General characteristics
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References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Purdy, Don, ed. (1998). AeroCrafter: Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook (5th ed.). BAI Communications. p. 207. ISBN 0963640941.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kitplanes. Belvoir Publications. June 2004. ISSN 0891-1851.
{{cite magazine}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."History". Pitts Model 12. Jim Kimball Enterprises. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Vandermeullen, Richard (December 2011). "2012 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide". Kitplanes. Vol. 28, no. 12. Belvoir Publications. p. 58. ISSN 0891-1851.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Biplane". The Beast. Archived from the original on 26 August 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
External links
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