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S 12XL

Seats: 2 2
Power: 64 hp48 kW
Cruise: 65 kt121 km/h
US register: 19 aircraft19 aircraft

About the S 12XL

Rans Designs S-12XL is a homebuilt, single-engine, high-wing monoplane of pusher configuration originating in the United States. Categorized as an amateur-built kit aircraft, it suits recreational flying and flight training, accommodating two occupants in a side-by-side seating arrangement within a tricycle landing gear layout.

Introduced as part of a family of related ultralight and recreational designs, the aircraft utilizes a welded steel tube forward cockpit mated to an aluminum tube rear fuselage, covered in fabric. Although portions of the broader product line were later discontinued due to company reorganization, strong customer demand ensured this model remained available. Over a thousand examples have been delivered, earning praise for responsive handling characteristics.

Engines fitted

17 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)	—	9
Rotax 912	80 hp	6
Rotax 582	65 hp	2

S 12XL variants

Designation	Seats	Engine power	Max take-off weight	Cruise speed	Range
S 12XL This page	22	64 hp48 kW	975 lb442 kg	65 kt121 km/h	289 nm536 km
S-12XL(Airaile)	22	64 hp48 kW	920 lb417 kg	56 kt105 km/h	313 nm579 km

The S 12XL is a variant of the Rans S-12 Airaile.

Specifications

S-12XL · Rotax 582

Dimensions

Length: 21 ft 0 in 6.40 m6.40 m 21 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 31 ft 0 in 9.45 m9.45 m 31 ft 0 in
Wing area: 152 sq ft 14.1 m²14.1 m² 152 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 475 lb 215 kg215 kg 475 lb
Max take-off weight: 975 lb 442 kg442 kg 975 lb
Fuel capacity: 4.8 US gal 18 L18 L 4.8 US gal

Performance

Cruise speed: 65 kt 121 km/h121 km/h 65 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 87 kt 161 km/h161 km/h 87 kt
Stall speed: 28 kt 52 km/h52 km/h 28 kt
Range: 289 nm 536 km536 km 289 nm
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft 4,267 m4,267 m 14,000 ft
Rate of climb: 900 ft/min 4.6 m/s4.6 m/s 900 ft/min
Best glide ratio: 7:1

Powerplant

Engine: Rotax 582
Engine power: 64 hp 48 kW48 kW 64 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Rans Designs
Country: Canada
On the US register: 19
Registered in: United States, Canada
Official website: rans.com

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S 12XL prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 2 Rans Designs S 12XL aircraft for sale with a price run from $10,500 to $11,095, with a median of $10,800.

S 12XL running costs

$156 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,398	$4,264	$5,018
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	$397	$569	$740

Total	$10,159	$15,580	$21,129
Per hour	$102	$156	$211