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S-12XL(Airaile)

Seats
2 2
Power
64 hp48 kW
Cruise
56 kt105 km/h
US register
29 aircraft29 aircraft

About the S-12XL(Airaile)

The Rans S-12XL(AIRAILE) is an American fixed-wing ultralight trainer crafted for amateur builders. Featuring a single-engine, pusher configuration with side-by-side seating and a tricycle undercarriage, it suits recreational pilots seeking fine handling and balance. Its structure combines welded steel and aluminum tubing covered in sailcloth.

Introduced to the manufacturer's range in the early 1990s, the design is supplied in kit form for quick construction. Various engine options and wing configurations have been offered across the series, yielding different performance levels. The type is widely registered and flown internationally by amateur constructors.

Engines fitted

21 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) — 11
Rotax SEE BOMBADIER — 6
Aeromoment AM15 117 hp 1
Hirth 2706 270 hp 1
Rotax 618 75 hp 1
Rotax 912 100 hp 1

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

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