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The Rans S-4 (ICAO type MCOY) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 430 nm, a cruise speed of 78 knots, a service ceiling of 17,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Rans S-4

Rans S-4
MCOY
Photo: MilborneOne · Public domain
Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
700 kg
Range
430 nm
Seats
2
S-4
Rans · S-4
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
26
Active
26
Origin
United States
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S-4 COYOTE I700 kg430 nm78 kt2
S-4 COYTE
S4 (C WING) Coyote500 kg350 nm78 kt2
S4 Coyote500 kg350 nm78 kt2
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Rans S-4 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Rans S-4 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

25 yearsmedian age

Of the 12 registered Rans S-4 with a known build year (46% of the 26 we track), the median age is 25 years.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
1
Tracked flights
2
Tracked flight hours
3
Share of fleet flying
4%

1 Rans S-4 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (4% of the registered fleet), across 2 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

S-4 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Rans S-4?

The Rans S-4 has a maximum range of 430 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Rans S-4 carry?

The Rans S-4 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Rans S-4?

The Rans S-4's maximum take-off weight is 700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Rans S-4?

The Rans S-4's ICAO type designator is MCOY.

How many Rans S-4 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 26 registered Rans S-4 airframes worldwide.