Rans S-21 Outbound
Rans Designs · United States · first flew 2017 · light aircraft
The Rans S-21 Outbound is an American STOL aircraft designed by Randy Schlitter and built by Rans Designs of Hays, Kansas.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.83 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing on a two-seat STOL aircraft
- Side-by-side seating in an enclosed cabin with doors
- Large tundra tyres on fixed tricycle gear or optional conventional gear
A strut-braced high-wing aluminium two-seater with an 8.5 metre wing, flaps and large tyres, suited to rough strips.
Specifications
- The Rans S-21 Outbound has a length of 6.83 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + 1 passenger.
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History
It was introduced at AirVenture in 2016, and the prototype first flew in December 2017. It gained special light-sport aircraft approval in March 2018.
Variants
The standard engine is the 180 hp Continental Titan X-340, and the type is approved with Rotax 912 ULS, Rotax 912 iS and Lycoming YO-233 engines. It is supplied as a quick-build kit or ready to fly.
Where you'll see it
It competes with the CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX and the American Legend Super Legend HP in the kit aircraft market.
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