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The S-6ES
went into production in April 1990. It is the second generation of the original
S-6 design. Increased wing span through a fuselage re-design resulted in
improved performance and appearance. The ES denotes "extended span".
The design goals that the S-6 achieved represented a significant advance in
quick-build kit planes. The S6ES series takes this goal even further. Using all
prefinished parts and pre-sewn skins, the build time averages between 250 and
300 hours on the smaller engines. Coyote II's can be built in the confines of an
average garage using normal shop tools and skills.
RANS
offers two different wing sizes for the Coyote II. Sport
wings have large tapered ailerons and flaps.
Take off and climb performance is best with the sport wing. For 10 to 15 MPH
higher cruise consider the 116 wing. Stall is increased by 5 to 8 mph and take
off roll is 60 to 100 feet more.
Why has
the S-6ES been so successful worldwide? Smart buyers know the real thing when
they see it, and the Coyote II from RANS stands up to even the most
discriminating. Since beginning production in 1989 the Coyote II has transformed
the sport plane world. Being very popular in Europe and world wide, the design
endures steady sales, and a large following. Over 1600 Coyote II's have been
produced; this fleet of sport planes operates in over 50 countries.
The
conclusion is the S-6ES is a solid plane, and a solid investment. Coyote II's
hold their value and are prized pre-owned aircraft. It is a sport plane of
useable value, a tough trainer; some airframes have over 3000 hours. It can
operate in the raging winds of Kansas; we still do demos when it is blowing in
the 30 mph plus range. It can operate on desserts, float on lakes, or land at
high elevations. The cabin is roomy fitting from 5'2" to 6'6", and
weather tight. With the optional heater, fly year round. The Coyote II is the
plane often copied but never duplicated. It is the plane that fulfills and
defines sport flying to a "T", STOL, with fast cruise 105 mph to 120
mph, depending on wing and engine options, affordable, in a fantastically
complete, well crafted kit, from a company owned and operated by the same folks
since 1974.
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