Van's Aircraft
RV-12iS
The Van's Aircraft RV-12iS is a two-seat Light Sport Aircraft available factory-built or as a kit. Powered by a fuel-injected Rotax 912iS Sport burning automotive or avgas, it offers sprightly performance, a bubble canopy, and removable wings for trailering. It is a popular, economical entry into sport flying and primary training.
- Two-seat Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA / S-LSA)
- Fuel-injected Rotax 912iS Sport engine
- Burns mogas or avgas for low operating cost
- Bubble canopy with excellent visibility
- Removable wings for easy trailering/storage
- Available factory-built or as a kit
RV-12iS key specifications
- Range
- 460 nm
- Cruise speed
- 119 kts
- Passengers
- up to 2
- Max take-off weight
- 1,320 lb
- Engines
- 1 × Piston
About the RV-12iS
The Van's Aircraft RV-12iS — part of the RV Series family — is a training aircraft aimed at flight training and time-building. It entered service in 2011 and is now a current-generation design, developed in the United States.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 460 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 119 knots. It seats up to 2 passengers and is powered by 1 Rotax 912iS Sport engine.
Its 460 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation.
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Full specifications
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Value & depreciation
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How the RV-12iS compares
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