Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Civilian
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The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser was an American personal use aircraft that first flew in 1945, providing postwar recreational flying with practical simplicity. Measuring 7 meters in length with a 10.7-meter wingspan and 169 kilometers per hour maximum speed, it embodied modest capability for private owners. The forgiving handling suited diverse private pilots. Its straightforward design philosophy appealed to aviation enthusiasts.
Specifications
- Role
- Personal use aircraft
- Origin
- United States
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1945
- Length
- 7 m
- Wingspan
- 10.7 m
- Max speed
- 169 km/h