Sling 2 vs Van's RV-12

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

Representative planforms, drawn to shared scale.

Sling 2
30 ft × 22 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized
Van's RV-12
27 ft × 20 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Sling 2Van's RV-12
Stall speed 48 kt45 kt
Approach speed —58 kt
Cruise speed 117 kt121 kt
Range 830 nm472 nm
Service ceiling 16000 ft13800 ft
Rate of climb 875 fpm900 fpm
Fuel burn 4.0 gph4.5 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Sling 2 Mogas
4.0 gph
Baseline
830 nm range 29.2 nm/gal 40 gal usable $20 fuel/hr 10h 00m endurance
Sling 2: 4.0 gph at cruise, 830 nautical mile published range, 10 hour 0 minute endurance, 29.2 nautical miles per gallon.
Van's RV-12 Mogas
4.5 gph
Baseline
472 nm range 26.9 nm/gal 20 gal usable $22 fuel/hr 4h 26m endurance
Van's RV-12: 4.5 gph at cruise, 472 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 26 minute endurance, 26.9 nautical miles per gallon.
Mogas range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Sling 2 Mogas
$32 /hr
Baseline
Sling 2: $32 per flight hour — fuel $20, maintenance and reserve $12.
Van's RV-12 Mogas
$34 /hr
Baseline
Van's RV-12: $34 per flight hour — fuel $22, maintenance and reserve $12.
Sling 2 Piston
$6,592 /yr Baseline
Sling 2: $6,592 per year — insurance $1,000, hangar $4,842, annual inspection $750.
Van's RV-12 Piston
$7,217 /yr Baseline
Van's RV-12: $7,217 per year — insurance $2,200, hangar $4,167, annual inspection $850.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Sling 2 Piston
2 / 2 seats cargo 40 gal / 40 gal fuel 377 lbs wet payload 617 lbs useful 1,543 lbs MTOW
Van's RV-12 Piston
2 / 2 seats cargo 20 gal / 20 gal fuel 425 lbs wet payload 545 lbs useful 1,320 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

Payload-Range Map

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