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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide Stemme S12-G

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    Photography Courtesy of Stemme
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    The S12–G interior is well appointed with leather seats and digital avionics.
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    A Stemme S12 flies under power in Colorado. Once the engine is shut down and the propeller stowed, the sky is the limit for how high and far the motorglider can soar.
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    Solar panels on the top of the fuselage can power the LX9000 soaring computer when the S12's engine and Garmin avionics are turned off for soaring.

Stemme S12-G

  • New Price: $660,000
  • Seats:
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Overview

  • The Stemme S12‑G is a German-engineered, composite motor-glider designed for both luxurious cruising and efficient soaring. Introduced in 2015 and certified by EASA in 2016 and FAA in 2017, the S12‑G builds on the proven S10 platform with enhanced capabilities.

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Rotax 914 F2/S1 Turbo, 115 hp

  • Propellers

    Stemme foldable carbon fiber

  • Length

    27 ft 7 in

  • Height

    5 ft 9 in

  • Wingspan

    82 ft

  • Wing Area

    214.74 sq ft

  • Wing loading

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

  • Empty Weight

    1,521 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

    1,984 lb

  • Useful load

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

    31.7 gal

  • Baggage capacity

    44 lb

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    695 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,315 ft

  • Rate of climb sea level

    645 fpm

  • Service ceiling

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    140 KTAS at max

  • Range

    950 nm at max

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

    62 KIAS

  • VNE

    146 KIAS

  • VS1

  • VSO

    43 KIAS

For more information, contact at or via https://www.stemme.com/s12-g.html?tx_powermail_pi1%5Baction%5D=create&tx_powermail_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Form

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.