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S-17 Stinger
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) | 78 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 13000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 60 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 28 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 80 |
Range (statute mi) | 410 | Landing Distance (ft) | 100 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 503 |
Design Horsepower | 47 | H.P. Low Range | 42 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 5 | H.P. High Range | 52 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 355 | Useful Load (lb) | 232 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 587 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 127 | Length (ft) | 17.3 |
Wingspan (ft) | 29.5 | Height (ft) | 7 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tailwheel |
Materials | Fabric |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 175 | Number Built & Flown | 40 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $9,080 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
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