Rans S-17 Stinger

specifications 42 HP 47 HP
Wing Span 29.5 ft 29.5 ft
Area 127sq ft 127 sq ft
Mean Chord 4 ft 4 in 4 ft 4in
Aspect 7:1 7:1
Length 17 ft 4 in 17 ft 4 in
Height 84 in 84 in
Cockpit Width N/A N/A
Headroom 40 in 40 in
Legroom 41 in 41 in
Number of Seats 1 1
Landing Gear F/TD F/TD
Fuel Capacity 5 gal US 5 gal US
powerplant 447 503
Engine Rotax 447 Rotax 503
Output 42 hp 47 hp
Propeller Diameter 68 in 68 in
Propeller Type IVO 3-Blade IVO 3-Blade
Gear Reduction 1:2.58 1:2.58
Fuel G.P.H 3.75 gal @ 85% 4.0 gal @ 85%
performance    
Take Off Roll 100 ft 80 ft
Rate of Climb 900 fpm 1100 fpm
Service Ceiling 12,500 ft 13,000 ft
Cruise 55 mph 60 mph
VNE 95 mph 95 mph
Stall 28 mph 28 mph
Roll Rate 70o / sec 70o / sec
Glide Ratio 6:1 6:1
Landing Roll 100 ft 100 ft
Endurance 1.3 hrs 1.0 hrs
Range 71 miles 60 miles
weights    
Gross Weight 527 lbs 536 lbs
Empty Weight* 252 lbs 261 lbs
Useful Load 275 lbs 275 lbs
Wing Loading 4.1 lbs 4.2 lbs
Power Loading 12.5 lbs 11.4 lbs
Limit Load Factors
 
+4-2
 
+4-2
 
* Empty Weight will increase with addition of 5" wheels, brakes, streamline struts, clear coat, and other equipment.