FK12 Comet LSA

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, June 05, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The FK12 Comet LSA is an aircraft with two engine options, priced at $120,000 (Rotax) or $135,000 (Lycoming AEIO 233 aerobatic engine).
It demonstrates exceptional structural strength for aerobatics with ultimate load limits of +14g/-7g.
Key performance specifications include a 93-knot cruise speed (at 75%), a 35-knot stall speed (V_s), and a best climb rate of 1377 fpm.
The aircraft has a wingspan of 22 ft, an empty weight of 650 lbs, and a maximum takeoff weight of 1190 lbs.

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FK12 Comet LSA

Price:

$120,000 (Rotax engine); $135,000 (Lycoming AEIO 233 aerobatic engine)

Wingspan (ft.):

Empty weight in base configuration (lbs.):

650

Maximum takeoff weight (lbs.):

1190

Length:

18 ft. 5 in.

Height:

6 ft. 5 in.

V_s (kts.):

V_ne (kts.):

118

Cruise (75%, kts.):

Demonstrated ultimate loads:

+14g/-7g

Best climb (fpm):

1377 at 54 kts.

Takeoff run over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

590

Fuel capacity (fuselage tank) (gals.):

15.3

Source: FK Lightplanes

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