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    Details:

    S-7 Courier

    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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 130Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 118Rate of Climb (fpm) 1100
    Stall Speed (mph) 41Takeoff Distance (ft) 225
    Range (statute mi) 180Landing Distance (ft) 300
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912S
    Design Horsepower 100H.P. Low Range 65
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 18H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 675Useful Load (lb) 525
    Gross Weight (lb) 1200
    Wing Area (ft2) 147.1Length (ft) 22.9
    Wingspan (ft) 29.3Height (ft) 6
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in)
    Landing Gear Tailwheel
    Materials Fabric
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 600Number Built & Flown 322
    Kit Cost ($US) $18,745Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $ - $
    COMMENTS:
    No longer available. Kit cost is Install Kit less engine and exhaust. High-wing tractor, tandem seats, excellent STOL. Carries big guys in comfort. The Super cub of the '90s. Certified version available in 2000.