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S-20 Raven
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 | Current |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | | Service Ceiling (ft) | |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 112 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 900 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 33 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 300 |
Range (statute mi) | | Landing Distance (ft) | 340 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Rotax 912 ULS |
Design Horsepower | 100 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 26 | H.P. High Range | |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 735 | Useful Load (lb) | 585 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1320 |
Wing Area (ft2) | | Length (ft) | |
Wingspan (ft) | 30.3 | Height (ft) | |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |
Landing Gear | Tricycle, Tailwheel |
Materials | Fabric, Tubing |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1000 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $35,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
Prop: 3-blade 70" ground-adjustable WhirlWind or Warp Drive. Rotax 914 optional. |