How much does a used Rans S-6S cost?

Name: Rans S-6S
Brand: Rans

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RansExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States

S-6S

Seats: 2 2
Power: 64 hp48 kW
Cruise: 78 kt145 km/h
US register: 65 aircraft65 aircraft

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About the S-6S

The Rans S-6S is a two-seat, single-engine fixed-wing aircraft built within the amateur-built category. It features a classic high-wing configuration with side-by-side seating and is offered in both tailwheel and tricycle landing gear arrangements. The aircraft suits recreational and backcountry pilots who require short-field takeoff and landing capabilities paired with economical cross-country performance.

Developed by a prominent American kit aircraft manufacturer, the design evolved from earlier single-seat sail trikes and light machines into one of the most prolific kit-built series in aviation history. The airframe typically utilizes a welded steel cage combined with an aluminum alloy tail cone and fabric-covered surfaces utilizing advanced dacron wing skins. Various wing and engine options allow builders to tailor the aircraft for optimal cruise speed or high-altitude operations.

Engines fitted

58 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Rotax 912	100 hp	41
Rotax SEE BOMBADIER	—	10
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)	—	7

This page covers the Rans S-6S COYOTE II, S-6S SUP CTE, S-6S(S-6 SUPER) COYOTE II: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

S-6ES · Rotax 582

Dimensions

Length: 20 ft 0 in 6.10 m6.10 m 20 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in 10.36 m10.36 m 34 ft 0 in
Wing area: 155 sq ft 14.4 m²14.4 m² 155 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 440 lb 200 kg200 kg 440 lb
Max take-off weight: 930 lb 422 kg422 kg 930 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 78 kt 145 km/h145 km/h 78 kt
Max speed: 104 kt 193 km/h193 km/h 104 kt
Stall speed: N/A
Range: 191 nm 354 km354 km 191 nm
Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min 5.1 m/s5.1 m/s 1,000 ft/min

Powerplant

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

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Rans
Country: United States
On the US register: 65
Registered in: United States
Official website: rans.com

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S-6S prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 2 Rans S-6S aircraft for sale with a price run from $56,000 to $89,500, with a median of $72,800.

S-6S running costs

$173 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$4,228	$5,330	$6,272
Oil	$80	$100	$130
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	$955	$1,251	$1,546

Total	$11,563	$17,348	$23,215
Per hour	$116	$173	$232