Rockwell Commander 112
Rockwell · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Rockwell Commander 112 was a stylish four-seat retractable-gear single introduced in 1972, offering a wide and comfortable cabin combined with the performance of retractable undercarriage at a price competitive with the Piper Arrow and Cessna Cardinal RG.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Distinctive wide fuselage with large oval cabin windows providing a panoramic view |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sleek low-wing four-seater with retractable tricycle undercarriage, produced by Rockwell International
- Distinctive wide fuselage with large oval cabin windows providing a panoramic view
- Lycoming O-360 engine with a flush cowling and a broad chord tapered wing
The oval fuselage cross-section and large panoramic windows give the 112 a distinctive appearance; the broad wing and retractable gear visually separate it from the fixed-gear Sundowner and Cherokee families.
Specifications
- The Rockwell Commander 112 has a length of 7.64 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.83 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 253 km/h (157 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + up to 3 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed by Aero Commander before Rockwell acquired the division, the 112 entered production in 1972 targeting the owner-pilot market. Early models suffered from weight and performance issues; the 112TC turbo-charged variant addressed this but production was halted in 1979 when Rockwell exited light aircraft manufacturing.
Variants
Commander 112, 112A, 112B, 112TC (turbocharged); the larger-engine Commander 114 was developed in parallel.
Where you'll see it
Approximately 1,000 examples of the 112 series were built; they remain in private use in North America and Europe, supported by an enthusiastic owner community.
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