Ravin 500
Ravin Aircraft · South Africa · first flew 2002 · light aircraft
The Ravin 500 is a South African amateur-built aircraft designed and produced by Ravin Aircraft of Pretoria. It first flew on 15 September 2002.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.42 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Cantilever low wing with flaps and winglets
- Four-seat enclosed cabin accessed by doors
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
Look for a sleek composite four-seat low-wing aircraft with winglets and retractable tricycle gear.
Specifications
- The Ravin 500 has a length of 7.42 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 389 km/h (242 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is based on the design of the aluminium Piper PA-24 Comanche, but rendered in composite materials and scaled down some 6 to 7 per cent. The recommended engine is a 260 to 300 hp Lycoming IO-540.
Variants
It is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft.
Where you'll see it
By December 2013 a total of 22 aircraft or kits had been supplied, and 17 of these had been completed and flown.
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