The Rans S-18 (ICAO type RS18) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 650 nm, a cruise speed of 125 knots, a service ceiling of 15,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Rans S-18
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 25
- Active
- 25
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-18 STINGER II | — | 1,100 kg | 650 nm | 125 kt | 4 |
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Rans S-18 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Rans S-18 fleet — updated daily.
23 yearsmedian age
Of the 20 registered Rans S-18 with a known build year (80% of the 25 we track), the median age is 23 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 25 registered Rans S-18 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
What is the range of the Rans S-18?
The Rans S-18 has a maximum range of 650 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Rans S-18 carry?
The Rans S-18 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Rans S-18?
The Rans S-18's maximum take-off weight is 1,100 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Rans S-18?
The Rans S-18's ICAO type designator is RS18.
How many Rans S-18 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 25 registered Rans S-18 airframes worldwide.
Registered S-18 aircraft
Individual S-18 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N255WK· 2019
- N18SU· 2014
- N582PS· 2013
- N50499· 2010
- N999NM· 2008
- N31718· 2007
- N80195· 2006
- N352JH· 2005
- N42664· 2005
- N75KT· 2004
- N7068V· 2003
- N7507Z· 2003
- N7031J· 2003
- N3718V· 2003
- N56045· 2003
- N262DC· 2002
- N3006R· 2002
- N117PG· 2000
- N119FF· 1993
- N54266· 1989
- N912JM
- N299RJ
- N141FD
- N820TF