FK 12 Comet

The lightweight two-seater sport biplane

Good flight performance
due to optimized laminar profile with four ailerons (flaperons) over the entire wingspan.

Individual design
can be adapted within minutes from open cockpit to a one or two-seater closed cockpit.

Robust elegance
due to use of modern materials

Highly Agile
and providing a good view even from the rear seat, this lightweight plane is a real fun and sport machine in combination with 80 - 100 PS engines. In spite of its classical looks, even long flights at speeds of up to 200 km/h are possible!

Space-Saving Hangaring
FWings can be folded in a matter of minutes by one person alone! – Transport width: 2.42 m

Simple Access
to both seats
as cockpit fairing can be opened.

A professional panel layou
fulfils every wish.
(view with opened cockpit front)

View of cockpit

Specifications - FK 12 Comet

engine versions

Rotax 912 / 912-S

empty weight in base configuration

265 kg

max. demonstrated take off weight*

520 kg

demonstrated ultimate loads

+ 9,0g / -3,5g (450 kg)

wingspan

6,7 m

length

5,6 m

height

1,95 m

demonstrated Vstall

65 Km/h

demonstrated Vne

220 Km/h

cruise (75%)

172 km/h / 180 km/h

take off run over 15m obstacle

200m / 180m

best climb / at

900 / 1400 ft/min at 100km/h

* Certfied MTOW according regulations relating specific state of immatriculation

Design
Fuselage and tail unit frames are constructed of tubular steel / aluminum cased mostly with preformed composite panels and covered with Ceconite. The wing frames are carbon-fiber reinforced, the rear part is covered. Simple cross bracing with laminated profile wires. The flaperons are made out of aluminum, covered.

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