Leduc RL.12
Leduc · France · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Leduc RL.12 was a low-power, economical, single-seat parasol-wing aircraft built in France. It first flew on 2 July 1939.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing with constant chord out to blunt tips, built in three parts
- Three cabane struts each side and a V-strut under each outer panel
- Open cockpit under the wing with a raised headrest fairing
A single-seat parasol monoplane with an unswept, untapered wing that can be folded for transport, and a fixed tailskid undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Leduc RL.12 has a length of 6.98 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 122 km/h (76 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Amateur builder Rene Leduc began design work in 1934 and construction started the following year. Its 18 kW Ava 4A-00 flat-four engine was mounted in the nose with the cylinder heads exposed.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
Development was halted by the Second World War.
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