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
- 23
- Active
- 23
- Origin
- United States
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.
22 yearsmedian age
Of the 18 registered Rans S-18 with a known build year (78% of the 23 we track), the median age is 22 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 23 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 23 registered Rans S-18 airframes worldwide.
Registered S-18 aircraft
Individual S-18 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.