The Alaparma AM-12 was a two-seat aircraft derived from the Am-8/AM-10, but with a new and larger wing to make the type suitable as powered glider. Further changes compared to the AM-8 and AM-10 were a revised u/c arrangement with small tail wheels under the twin vertical tail instead of a single tail wheel under the rear fuselage.
It was first flown on 12 November 1954 as a glider.
Later it received one 75hp Praga D engine.
The aircraft was evaluated by the Italian AF and possibly up to three or four AM-12s were built.
One of the AM-12 after having been re-engined with one 350lb Turboméca Palas turbojet engine as the AM-12P and it was flown in this form in 1962.
Again, the aircraft was evaluated by the Italian AF. Further development of the AM-12 was halted.
The aircraft established several FAI altitude records attaining 28,661ft with Praga D75 engine and 21.981ft with Palas engine.
Wingspan: 39.375 ft
Length: 18.042 ft
Height: 4.667 ft
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