Rans S-7LS Courier

Monday, August 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Rans S-7LS Courier is a two-seat light aircraft, accommodating one crew and one passenger.
It is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine with a Whirlwind 2-bladed carbon-fiber propeller.
Key specifications include an empty weight of 700 lbs, a gross weight of 1,232 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 18 US gallons.
The aircraft offers a cruise speed of 118 mph, a stall speed of 41 mph, and a range of 390 miles.

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Rans S-7LS Courier

Rans S-7LS Courier

SPECIFICATIONS

Crew:

One

Capacity:

One passenger

Length:

23 ft. 3 in. (7.09 m)

Wingspan:

29 ft .3 in. (8.92 m)

Height:

6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)

Wing Area:

147.1 sq. ft. (13.67 m2)

Empty Weight (lbs.):

700 (318 kg)

Gross Weight (lbs.):

1,232 (559 kg)

Fuel Capacity:

18 US Gallons (68 litres)

Powerplant:

1 Ã Rotax 912ULS, 100 hp (75 kW)

Propellers:

Whirlwind 2-bladed carbon-fiber adjustable pitch

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed (mph): :

118 (103 kn; 190 km/h)

Stall Speed (mph):

41 (36 kn; 66 km/h)

Range (mi):

390 (339 nmi; 628 km)

Rate of Climb:

1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)

Wing Loading:

8.37 lbs./sq. ft. (40.9 kg/m2)

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