Aerotécnica AC-12 Pepo
Aerotécnica · Spain · first flew 1954 · helicopter
The Aerotécnica AC-12 Pepo was a Spanish two-seat light helicopter manufactured by Aerotécnica from 1956.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single main rotor 8.5 m in diameter
- Two-seat light helicopter
- Air-cooled flat-four piston engine
Look for a small two-seat helicopter with an 8.5 m main rotor and a fuselage 7.55 m long.
Specifications
- The Aerotécnica AC-12 Pepo has a length of 7.55 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The AC-12 was designed by Jean Cantinieau and, like his other designs, had a distinctive spine above the fuselage pod carrying the engine ahead of the rotor. It was powered by a 168 hp Lycoming O-360-B2A air-cooled flat-four engine.
Variants
Twelve AC-12s were built.
Where you'll see it
The Spanish Air Force was the primary user. The helicopter had a range of 230 km and a service ceiling of 4,000 m.
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