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Rans S-4/5 Coyote
In March 1983, the first Coyote
flew. This humble little one-seater has grown into a highly
acclaimed aircraft around the world. The design endures today as a
highly-evolved kitplane with the original design goal intact. The
goal was to build a kitplane that looks, flies and handles like a
conventional plane, but has a very low build time. Today's Coyote,
even with its added sophistication and extra performance, builds in
180 hrs. Low build times are possible due to the high level of
prefinished parts, pre-sewn skins and ease of assembly. A Coyote can
be built in the confines of an average garage using normal shop
tools and skills. First time and experienced kit builders are
attracted to the Coyote because of the ease of construction and
quality. Optional doors can mean year-around flying and added
cruise speed.
SPECIFICATIONS |
42 HP |
47 HP |
Wing Span |
29.5 ft |
29.5 ft |
Area |
127 sq ft |
127 sq ft |
Mean Chord |
4 ft 4 in |
4 ft 4 in |
Aspect. |
7:1. |
7:1 |
Length. |
17 ft. |
17 ft |
Height *. |
72 in |
72 in |
Cockpit Width |
25 in |
25 in |
Headroom. |
36 in |
36 in |
Legroom |
41 in |
41 in |
Number of
Seats. |
1 |
1 |
Doors |
2 |
2 |
Landing Gear ** |
F/TD/TR |
F/TD/TR |
Baggage Volume |
n/a. |
n/a |
Baggage
Capacity. |
n/a. |
n/a |
Auxiliary
Baggage Volume |
n/a. |
n/a |
Auxiliary
Baggage Capacity |
n/a. |
n/a |
Fuel Capacity |
9 gal US |
9 gal US |
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POWER PLANT |
447 |
503 |
Engine. |
Rotax 447 |
Rotax 503 |
Output. |
42 hp. |
47 hp |
Oil Capacity. |
n/a. |
n/a |
Coolant
Capacity. |
n/a. |
n/a |
Propeller
Diameter |
66 in to 68 in |
66 in to 68 in |
Propeller Type. |
Wood. |
Wood |
Gear Reduction. |
1:2.58 |
1:2.58 |
Fuel G.P.H. |
3.75 gal @ 85% |
4.0 gal @ 85% |
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PERFORMANCE |
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Take Off Roll. |
100 ft. |
80 ft |
Rate of Climb |
700 fpm. |
800 fpm |
Service Ceiling |
12,500 ft |
13,000 ft |
Cruise |
65 mph |
70 mph |
VNE. |
95 mph |
95 mph |
Stall Clean. |
31 mph |
31 mph |
Stall Flaps. |
27 mph |
27 mph |
Roll Rate. |
70°
/sec |
70°
/sec |
Glide Ratio |
6:1. |
6:1 |
Landing Roll |
100 ft. |
100 ft |
Endurance ***. |
2.4 hrs. |
2.25 hrs |
Range *** |
156 miles. |
157.5 miles |
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WEIGHTS AND
LOADINGS |
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Gross Weight |
587 lbs. |
587 lbs |
Empty Weight |
315 lbs. |
325 lbs |
Useful Load. |
272 lbs. |
262 lbs |
Wing Loading |
4.6 lbs |
4.6 lbs |
Power Loading |
14.0 lbs |
12.5 lbs |
Limit Load
Factors |
+4 -2 |
+4 -2 |
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Height of S-5 is 96 inches. |
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F/TD/TR = Fixed Taildragger/Trike. |
***
Double the Endurance and Range with a second optional wing
tank.
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