S-20 Raven

A text-first overview of the side-by-side RANS S-20 Raven and its builder-support path.

Versatile side-by-side utility

RANS describes the S-20 Raven as a 100 HP, side-by-side aircraft offered with taildragger or tricycle landing gear. The current published basic specifications list a 1,320-pound gross weight, 732-pound empty weight, 300-foot takeoff roll, 130 mph VNE, 30-foot 3-inch wingspan, 46.5-inch cockpit width, and 80-pound baggage capacity.

Published planning figures

The current RANS aircraft summary lists a 580-pound useful load, 26-gallon fuel capacity, 300-foot takeoff distance, and 112 mph cruise speed.

  • No welding required
  • Published build-time range: 1,000–1,500 hours
  • Taildragger and tricycle configurations
  • Assembly, figures, and parts manuals available through RANS

Availability and next step

This text-only concept page demonstrates the information structure a completed model page could use. Confirm current kit, ready-to-fly, engine, pricing, and delivery options directly with RANS before making a purchase decision.