Rans S-16 Shekari
Rans · United States · first flew 1994 · light aircraft
The Rans S-16 Shekari is an American single-engined, two-seat, low-wing, experimental amateur-built aerobatic monoplane designed by Randy Schlitter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.69 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two-seat aerobatic aircraft
- Single Continental IO-240-B engine at the nose
It is a low-wing aerobatic monoplane with a single engine.
Specifications
- The Rans S-16 Shekari has a length of 5.69 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 354 km/h (220 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1994 and was introduced in 1998. It is powered by a Continental IO-240-B piston engine.
Variants
It was produced by Rans Inc of Hays, Kansas, and sold as a kit for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
Production was completed in June 2006, and 22 had been built as of December 2004.
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