Y-12
Manufacturer: Hafei Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.

Y12 light general-purpose aircraft was designed in accordance with the US Federal Airworthiness Regulations FAR23 and FAR135 Appendix A.

It is equipped with  two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprop engines, installed with Hartzell 3-blade metallic propellers that can rotate at a constant speed and operate in reverse and feathering modes. The blades also have electrical heating. The electrics for the power plant and engine instruments are imported products.

Various optional systems and equipment can be installed on the basis of our customer's different requirements; such as communication & navigation, weather radar, deicing device, cabin heating and natural venting systems.

In general, Y12 features:
1) Good flying quality , easy controllability, no complicated flying skills required.
2) Safety and reliability
 - Designed, tested and airworthiness certified in compliance with FAR23;
 - Margin design was in practice for each system;
 - System safety analysis was made for each failure mode.
3) Great Reliability, low rate of failure, high availability.
4) Comfortable cockpit layout with wide view for both pilots and a spacious cabin with large size cargo door for easy handling of goods.
5) Short takeoff and landing distance, and good adaptability to simple runway airport ensured by low- pressure tire.
6) Simple, easy maintenance and a better cost-effectiveness leading to low maintenance cost.


Main Technical Specifications: Y12II Y12IV
Full Length 14.86m 14.86m
Full Height 5.675m 5.675m
Wing Span 17.235m 19.2m
Max. Takeoff Weight 5300kg 5670kg
Max. Landing Weight 5300kg 5400kg
Max. Fuel Capacity 1230kg 1230kg
Payload 1700kg 1984kg
Max. Level Flight Speed 328 km/h 325km/h
Economic Cruising Speed 250-260km/h 250-260km/h
Max. Range 1340km 1300km
With 45 minutes reserve)
Takeoff Distance 420m 490m
Landing Distance 620m 630m