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Ravin 500 RG
Ravin Aircraft
,
South Africa
Phone: +27 83 252 1500
http://www.saravin.com
jan@saravin.com
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold | ||
| Categories | |||
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 242 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 19500 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 220 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 2000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 62 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1100 |
| Range (statute mi) | 2200 | Landing Distance (ft) | 850 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Lycoming IO-540 | ||
| Design Horsepower | 300 | H.P. Low Range | |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 160 | H.P. High Range | |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 2200 | Useful Load (lb) | 1375 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 3575 | ||
| Wing Area (ft2) | 157 | Length (ft) | 24.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 35 | Height (ft) | 7.5 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 45 | ||
| Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
| Materials | Composite | ||
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1400 | Number Built & Flown | 24 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $85,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $150,000 - $250,000 | ||
