Pitts Model 12
| Pitts Model 12 | |
|---|---|
| Factory-built Pitts 12S | |
| General information | |
| Type | Aerobatic Biplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | 92nd West Aviation |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 59 (2011) |
| History | |
| First flight | March 1996 |
The Pitts Model 12 (also known by its nicknames "Bolshoi," "Macho Stinker," and "Pitts Monster") is a high-performance aerobatic biplane designed around the Vedeneyev M14P/PF radial engine. The aircraft can be built from plans or as a kitplane, or bought ready-to-fly from the factory.