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Rans S-12 Airaile     


The extremely popular S-12 Airaile has a single seat version in the S-14 Airaile which first flew in 1991 powered by a 42hp(31kW) Rotax 447 and with a maximum take-off weight of 775lb(352kg). The production version of the S-12 was first flown in 1995 as the S-12XL. A Model S-12XL is illustrated below.

N80887               c/n 04950588                     USA

2 seat ultralight first flown in 1990

Engine: 50hp(37kW) Rotax 503                                                                                                     Length: 20’6"(6.24m)                                                                                            Height: 6’5"(1.95m)Wingspan: 31’0"(9.44m)                                                                                               No.built: 800+ Range: 280miles(450km)                                                                   Cruising speed: 75mph(120kmh) Empty weight: 475lb(216kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 975lb(443kg)

An early S-12 is illustrated below.

Rans S-12 Airaile N2163X

N2163X                  c/n 1289001                            

An example of the S-14 Airaile is illustrated below.

Rans S-14 Airaile

                                     Registration unknown

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