The Lockheed 12 (ICAO type L12) is an aircraft of United States origin. It offers a cruise speed of 184 knots, a service ceiling of 23,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.
Lockheed 12

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 18
- Active
- 18
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS TC 616 · issued 1936-10-14
- MTOW
- 3,924 kg
- MZFW
- 3,924 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew · 8 passengers
- Fuel
- 757 L
Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. SB with one 4-1/2" and one 9N damper
Type Certificate No. 616 (Aero. Bulletin 7A requirements)
Where to look next
Lockheed 12 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Lockheed 12 fleet — updated daily.
89 yearsmedian age
Of the 14 registered Lockheed 12 with a known build year (78% of the 18 we track), the median age is 89 years.
How many people can the Lockheed 12 carry?
The Lockheed 12 seats up to 6 across its variants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Lockheed 12?
The Lockheed 12's ICAO type designator is L12.
How many Lockheed 12 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 18 registered Lockheed 12 airframes worldwide.
Registered 12 aircraft
Individual 12 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.