description Pitts Model 12 Overview
The Pitts Model 12 is a homebuilt biplane designed for aerobatic flight. Constructed around the Vedeneyev M14P radial engine, it gained prominence in competitive aerobatics due to its exceptional maneuverability and performance characteristics. It’s primarily used by experienced pilots seeking a challenging aircraft for stunt flying and other high-performance maneuvers.
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What engine was the Pitts Model 12 designed around?
The Model 12 was designed around the Russian Vedeneyev M14P or M14PF nine-cylinder radial engine. Depending on the installation, that powerplant provides roughly 360 to 400 horsepower.
Who designed the Pitts Model 12?
Aerobatic-aircraft designer Curtis Pitts began developing the Model 12 in the early 1990s. It is a much larger radial-powered relative of the smaller Pitts Special designs for which he became famous.
Can you buy a factory-built Pitts Model 12?
The Model 12 is principally an amateur-built aircraft assembled from plans or a kit rather than a standard mass-produced airplane. A completed example therefore falls into the experimental category in the United States.
Why is the Pitts Model 12 called the Macho Stinker or Pitts Monster?
Those nicknames reflect its combination of a large radial engine, compact biplane structure, and aggressive aerobatic performance. The aircraft is also called the Bolshoi, a name that nods to its Russian powerplant.
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