The FK12 Comet is an ultra-light
two-seat aerobatic bi-plane with an attractive durable design using
modern materials. It has good flight performance with optimised
laminar flow wings with 4full length ailerons (flaperons) making it
highly agile with a good view. Due to space saving design, the wings fold down
in a few minutes giving a transportation width of 2.42m. Despite the classical looks, this aeroplane can
travel long distances at speeds of up to 200kmh; engines used are
Rotax 912 or 912S of 80-100hp making this aeroplane sporting and
fun.
The individual design allows a 10-minute change
from open cockpit single or double seat to closed cockpit double
seat, enabling easy entry to both seats via hinged canopy. Fuselage and tail are mostly fibreglass with the
remainder in ceconite covering, all over a tubular steel and
aluminium frame; the wings are fibreglass with aluminium flaperons,
wing wires are streamlined with end fittings. The propeller is a 3 bladed carbon type with nose
cone. Brakes are mechanically operated drum type,
wheels are faired, seats are coloured carbon fibre, and fuel tank is
in fuselage. Basic instruments are: Airspeed, Altimeter,
Compass, Slip Indicator, Oil Pressure and Temperature, RPM and
Cylinder Head Temperature. Main structure parts are made at the satellite
factory in Krosno (Poland), by 48 staff.
Hand assembly, finishing and quality control are
carried out at Speyer (Germany), in an ex. Daimler Benz Aerospace
building by 7 staff. All materials and processes used essentially meet
German LN standards; the aeroplane is certified to German RFU95
standard (similar to UK BCAR section S specification). Aircraft are supplied either fully built or in
kit form (kits supplied less engine/prop, instruments and wiring). Back-up service is available from 4 sites in
Germany with further sites in 5 European states plus Brazil.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Rotax 912ULS
Ducaine composite fixed pitch three-blade.
l8ft
6ft 2in
23ft
144.2sq ft
2
661lb
330lb
9921b
12.7 Imp gal
x |
performance
takeoff
distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
x
1,378ft/min
x
102 knots
x
x |
limiting and recommended speeds
design
manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
119 knots
33 knots
x |
the empty weight can be reduced to 5821b in the
Microlight
category and the max AUW increased to 1,146lb in the Experimental
category. When operated in the Experimental category the G limits
also increase to +6/-2.66G. Folding wings
All specifications are based on
manufacturer's calculations
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