Pitts Model 12
1 model built 1996 · 48 on the US register today
The Pitts Model 12 is Curtis Pitts's last design, a two-seat aerobatic biplane of 1996 built around the 360-400 hp Vedeneyev M14P nine-cylinder radial: 23 ft span, 1,550 lb empty and 2,250 lb gross, with published figures of 150 knots cruise, a 56-knot stall and 2,900 fpm; plans and kits come from Kimball Enterprises in Florida.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts Model 12 | 1996 | 48 | Partial 7.6/30 | The original |
Family fleet, active
48
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
83.3
4 events over 48 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30