Aviat Pitts Special S-2S

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

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Aircraft

Pitts Special S-2S PITTS

Aerobatic/Display Scheme (Blue)

G-JPIT

Registration

Manufacturer

Aviat

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

2 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Well-captured smoke trail, but the aircraft is small in-frame with a lot of empty sky; closer crop would boost impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The Pitts Special is one of the world\'s most recognized and successful competition aerobatic biplanes, with a lineage dating back to the 1940s.

Fleet Rarity

Common in global aerobatics circuits but rare compared to commercial types; hundreds built.

Record Flights

Flown in countless aerobatic competitions and displays, including world-class events.

Safety & Events

The type has been involved in airshow mishaps, but is considered very agile and capable in experienced hands.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain active in airshows and private ownership for years to come.

Specifications

Lycoming AEIO-540

Engine

6.1 meters

Wingspan

5.8 meters

Length

620 kilometers

Range

305 km/h

Speed

2 passengers (tandem seating)

Capacity

748 kilograms

MTOW

2.2 meters

Height

Approx 300 hp (non-jet)

Thrust

Not officially rated (typically 83-88 dB for small piston props)

Noise