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S-16 Shekari
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 | No |
| Status | No Longer Sold |
| Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 172 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 14500 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 160 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 58 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 600 |
| Range (statute mi) | 600 | Landing Distance (ft) | 525 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | Continental |
| Design Horsepower | 125 | H.P. Low Range | 125 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 32 | H.P. High Range | 160 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 930 | Useful Load (lb) | 520 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 1450 |
| Wing Area (ft2) | 87 | Length (ft) | 18.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 24 | Height (ft) | 5 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Mid | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
| Cockpit Width (in) | |
| Landing Gear | Tricycle |
| Materials | Composite, Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1500 | Number Built & Flown | 22 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
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