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S-12XL Airaile
RANS Designs, Inc.
4600 Highway 183 Alternate
Hays, KS 67601
United States
Phone: 785-625-6346
http://www.rans.com
rans@rans.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold |
Categories | Pusher |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 100 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14500 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 90 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1200 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 35 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 220 |
Range (statute mi) | 324 | Landing Distance (ft) | 200 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 912S |
Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | 52 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 18 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 575 | Useful Load (lb) | 525 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1100 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 152 | Length (ft) | 22 |
Wingspan (ft) | 31 | Height (ft) | 7.3 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | Yes |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 41 |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Fabric |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 300 | Number Built & Flown | 2010 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $22,900 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $25,000 - $45,000 |
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