Rans S-6 Coyote II

S-6 Coyote II
1982-built S6-ESD
Role Kit and Light-sport aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Rans Inc
Designer Randy Schlitter
First flight 1988
Status In production (2015)
Number built 2100 (2011)
Developed from Rans S-5 Coyote
Rans S-4 Coyote

The Rans S-6 Coyote II is an American single-engined, tractor configuration, two-seat, high-wing monoplane designed by Randy Schlitter and manufactured by Rans Inc. The Coyote is available in kit form for amateur construction or as a completed light-sport aircraft.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Design and development

The original single seat S-4 Coyote was designed by Rans owner Randy Schlitter in 1982, as a result of his dissatisfaction with existing ultralight designs at the time. Construction of the first Coyote prototype was started in November 1982, with the first flight following in March 1983.[9]

The Coyote II two-seater was developed from the S-5 Coyote, itself a development of the S-4 Coyote. The initial two seat model, the S-6, was replaced by the improved S-6ES ("extended span") model in April 1990. In 1993, the ES was joined in production by the S-6S Super Coyote.[1][4][5][6]

All models of the S-6 feature a welded 4130 steel tube cockpit, with a bolted aluminum tube rear fuselage, wing and tail surfaces all covered in fabric. In the initial S-6 and S-6ES, the fabric consists of pre-sewn Dacron envelopes, which shorten construction time. The S-6S, however, uses the more traditional dope and fabric. The reported construction times for the ES are 250 man-hours versus 500 for the Super.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

The Coyote II kit can be ordered with tricycle or conventional landing gear, and can also be equipped with floats and skis. The original basic engine was the Rotax 503 of 50 hp (37 kW), with the Rotax 582 of 64 hp (48 kW) being available as an option. Today, the standard engine is the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL, with the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS being optional.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The aircraft can also be fitted with the Sauer S 2200 UL[10]

Operational history

The Coyote has proven to be popular with customers, with over 1800 examples of the type having flown as of January 2008.[4][5][7] In November 2010 615 were on the registers of European countries west of Russia, excluding Ireland.[11][12]

One example of the S-6ES was flown across the Atlantic Ocean twice.[2]

Variants

S-6 Coyote with tricycle landing gear.
S-6ES Coyote with tricycle landing gear.
S-6S "Super Six" with conventional landing gear.
Rans S-6 Coyote II ultralight made by the students of Ercall Wood Technology College, England, arrives at the 2017 RIAT
S-6ES with conventional landing gear.
Rans Coyote 59CEC
S-6
Initial version, standard engine 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503. No longer in production.[1][4][6]
S-6ES
Improved version with "extended span" wings introduced in April 1990. Standard engine is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS. Available with standard wing, "116" wing and "light sport wing". In production in 2012.[3][4][6][13][14][15]
S-6LS
Factory built light-sport aircraft version of the Coyote II. Standard engine is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS and the 2010 base price is US$99,000.[16]
S-6S Super Six
Improved version with dope and fabric covering, introduced in 1993. Standard engine is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS. Available with standard wing, "116" wing and "light sport wing". In production in 2010.[3][5][6][13]

Specifications (S-6ES)

Data from Taylor 1996[17]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Capacity: One passenger
  • Length: 20 ft 0 in (6.10 m)
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 6 in (10.52 m)
  • Empty weight: 440 lb (200 kg)
  • Gross weight: 930 lb (422 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 , 64 hp (48 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed wooden

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 90 mph (140 km/h, 78 kn)
  • Range: 220 mi (350 km, 190 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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  2. ^ a b c d Downey, Julia: 1999 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 15, Number 12, December 1998, p. 65. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  3. ^ a b c d e Downey, Julia: 2008 Kit Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 24, Number 12, December 2007, p. 69. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Rans (January 2008). "S-6ES Coyote II". Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Rans (January 2008). "S-6S Coyote II". Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter – Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, p. 238. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
  7. ^ a b Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003–04, p. 157. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  8. ^ Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, page 68. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  9. ^ Rans (n.d.). "About Rans". Archived from the original on 16 January 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  10. ^ Aerokurier, Aerokurier
  11. ^ Partington, Dave (2010). European registers handbook 2010. Coulsdon, Surrey: Air Britain (Historians) Ltd. ISBN 978-0-7106-2916-6.
  12. ^ "CAA – Coyote". Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  13. ^ a b Rans (n.d.). "Coyote II Sport Wing". Retrieved November 20, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  14. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 117. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  15. ^ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 123. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  16. ^ Rans (n.d.). "S-6LS Coyote II". Retrieved November 30, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  17. ^ Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. p. 501. ISBN 1-85753-198-1.
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