RP-S512
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| RP-S512 | |
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| Role | Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Van's Aircraft, assembled by Famous Secret Precision Machining Inc. |
| Introduction | 2014 |
The RP-S512[1] is a Van's RV-12 kit assembled by Famous Secret Precision Machining Inc., Philippines.
Design and development
The RP-S512 is a kit-built RV-12. The aircraft was assembled on July 26, 2014. As a benefit of its Rotax 912ULS engine, it does not require aviation fuel to operate the plane. It will fly on 87 octane gasoline at a cruise speed of 131 miles per hour with a range of 555 miles.[2][3]
Specifications (RV-12)
Data from: Van's Aircraft website
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 19 ft 11 in (6.07 m)
- Wingspan: 26 ft 9 in (8.15 m)
- Height: 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m)
- Wing area: 127 sq ft (11.8 m2)
- Empty weight: 740 lb (336 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS with a Sensenich composite ground-adjustable propeller, 100 hp (75 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 135 mph (217 km/h; 117 kn) at sea level
- Cruise speed: 131 mph (211 km/h; 114 kn) (7500 ft @ 5500 rpm)
- Stall speed: 47 mph (76 km/h; 41 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 156 mph (251 km/h; 136 kn)
- Range: 555 mi (482 nmi; 893 km) at cruise 75% power at 7,500 ft
- Service ceiling: 13,800 ft (4,200 m)
- Rate of climb: 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s)
- Wing loading: 10.4 lb/sq ft (51 kg/m2)
References
- ↑ "First Philippine-made plane showcased at DOST science exhibit". GMA News. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ↑ Ramos-Araneta, Macon (28 July 2014). "Pinoy-made aircraft unveiled". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ↑ Ronda, Rainier Allan (26 July 2014). "100% Pinoy-made light plane unveiled". Philippine Star.
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