Larson F-12 Baby
Larson Aero Development · United States · first flew 1961 · light aircraft
The Larson F-12 Baby was a single-engine, single-seat sports biplane built in the United States in the early 1960s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat sports biplane
- Single Continental C85 engine
- Very short 5.18 metre wingspan
Look for a very small single-seat sports biplane.
Specifications
- The Larson F-12 Baby has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1961 and was built by Larson Aero Development.
Variants
Only one Larson F-12 Baby was built.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by an 85 hp Continental C85 engine.
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