Renegade Spirit

Seats: 2 2
Power: 50 hp37 kW
Cruise: 65 kt121 km/h
US register: 12 aircraft12 aircraft

About the Renegade Spirit

The Murphy Aircraft Mfg Renegade Spirit is a Canadian amateur-built, single-engine biplane featuring conventional landing gear and tandem seating for two. Eligible for various ultralight and experimental categories depending on jurisdiction, it suits builders looking for a traditional two-seat recreational aircraft.

The design originated from a single-seat personal project created during the designer's recovery from a non-aviation accident. After garnering attention at fly-ins, production began in British Columbia, expanding into a multi-seat variant known as the Renegade II alongside later radial-styled cowled versions. Construction relies on aluminum square tubing, rivets, and a wire-braced tail, with the upper wing featuring a sweep to enhance visibility and accessibility for the occupants.

Engines fitted

10 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)	—	3
Rotax SEE BOMBADIER	—	2
Rotax 912	80 hp	2
Continental O-200	100 hp	1
HKS 700	60 hp	1
Volkswagen CONVERSION	36 hp	1

This page covers the Murphy Aircraft MURPHY RENEGADE SPIRIT: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

Renegade II · Rotax 503

Dimensions

Length: 18 ft 0 in 5.49 m5.49 m 18 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 23 ft 0 in 7.00 m7.00 m 23 ft 0 in
Wing area: 153 sq ft 14.2 m²14.2 m² 153 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 375 lb 170 kg170 kg 375 lb
Max take-off weight: 850 lb 386 kg386 kg 850 lb
Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gal 60 L60 L 15.9 US gal

Performance

Cruise speed: 65 kt 121 km/h121 km/h 65 kt
Max speed: 74 kt 137 km/h137 km/h 74 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 104 kt 193 km/h193 km/h 104 kt
Stall speed: 31 kt 58 km/h58 km/h 31 kt
Range: 245 nm 454 km454 km 245 nm
Rate of climb: 700 ft/min 3.6 m/s3.6 m/s 700 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Rotax 503
Engine power: 50 hp 37 kW37 kW 50 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Murphy Aircraft
Country: Canada
On the US register: 12
Registered in: Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, United States, Canada
Official website: pattersonaerosales.com

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Renegade Spirit running costs

$156 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,375	$4,233	$4,984
Oil	$64	$80	$104
Engine overhaul reserve	$800	$867	$1,167
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$454	$638	$822

Total	$10,193	$15,618	$21,177
Per hour	$102	$156	$212