S 10 Sakota, RANS S10 Sakota two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

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RANS S10 Sakota two seat light sport eligible aircraft.
The Sakota is the hot rod of the light sport aircraft market. It short wings give a cruise in the 120 mph range yet it is still able to get in our out of grass strips.

The bubble style canopy gives great visibility, with addition visibility provided by the under wing window.

The cabin is nearly 40 inches wide, with adjustable seats. The dual controls feature center mounted sticks and dual rudder pedals.

RANS S10 Sakota standard features

ROTAX 582 65 HP liquid cooled with dual CDI ignition; RPM gauge; 2-Blade wood prop; 4130 Welded steel fuselage, tail group and tapered steel landing gear; Aluminum wheels with aircraft tires; Wheel pants; Pre-formed trussed wing ribs; .020 Aluminum leading edge wrap; 3" Tubular Aluminum Main spars; 2" Tubular Aluminum Aft spars; (2) 9 Gallon wing tanks; Seat adjustable in tilt and fore and aft; 2.7 ounce aircraft covering fabric, all tapes, glue, and inspection plates; Aluminum framed canopy; Airfoil struts; In-flight pitch trim; In-flight start; "Deep Set" panel; Roll over protection; Shoulder harnesses and lap belts; Dual elevator horns; 1 1/4" Push-pull elevator tube; Cable operated rudder; 2-Position flaps; Differential ailerons are cable and push-pull tube operated; Center control sticks and throttles; Pilot side flap lever; Pre-molded cowling; 12" Composite spinner; 4130 welded steel heavy duty engine mount with 4 point isolation; Under the wing lever; Dual fuselage foot pegs and wing steps; Dual wire braced folding tail; Steerable tail wheel; Dual rudder pedals; Hydraulic brakes; Firewall sound proofing; Baggage compartment. The S-10 Sakota is an FAA Approved 51% Kit - No welding required. Build Time: 350 to 600 hours

RANS S10 Sakota specifications
65 HP 80 HP/100 HP
Wing Span 24.0 ft 24.0 ft
Area 95.0 sq ft. 95.0 sq ft
Mean Chord 4 ft 2 in 4 ft 2 in
Aspect. 4.23:1 4.23:1
Length. 17 ft 10 in 17 ft 10 in
Height 4 ft 10 in 4 ft 10 in
Cockpit Width 39.75 in. 39.75 in
Headroom 38 in 38 in
Legroom 42 in 42 in
Number of Seats. 2 2
Doors 2 2
Landing Gear* F/TD F/TD
Baggage Volume 8 cu ft 8 cu ft
Baggage Capacity. 30 lbs 30 lbs
Auxiliary Baggage Volume n/a. n/a
Auxiliary Baggage Capacity n/a. n/a
Fuel Capacity 18 gal US 18 gal US
RANS S10 Sakota power plant specifications
  582 912/912S
Engine. Rotax 582. Rotax 912/Rotax 912S
Output. 65 hp. 80 hp/100 hp
Oil Capacity. 2.5 qts. 3.0 qts
Coolant Capacity. 4.4 qts. 4.4 qts
Propeller Diameter 68 in to 70 in. 68 in to 70 in
Propeller Type. Wood Wood
Gear Reduction. 1:2.58 1:2.27/1:2.43
Fuel G.P.H. 5.75 gal @ 85% 4.1/4.5 gal @ 80%
RANS S10 Sakota performance specifications
Take Off Roll. 300 ft. 325 ft/310 ft
Rate of Climb 800 fpm. 900 fpm/1200 fpm
Service Ceiling 12,500 ft 14,000 ft/14,500 ft
Cruise 110 mph 120 mph/125 mph
VNE. 130 mph 130 mph
Stall Clean. 45 mph 48 mph
Stall Flaps. 41 mph 44 mph
Roll Rate. 100° /sec 100° /sec
Glide Ratio 7:1 7:1
Landing Roll 400 ft. 400 ft
Endurance. 3.1 hrs. 4.4 hrs/4 hrs
Range. 341 miles 528/520 miles
RANS S10 Sakota weights and loading
Gross Weight 960 lbs 1010 lbs
Empty Weight 460 lbs 510 lbs
Useful Load. 500 lbs 500 lbs
Wing Loading 10.1 lbs. 10.6 lbs
Power Loading 14.7 lbs. 12.6 lbs
Limit Load Factors** +4 -2 +4 -2
* F/TD = Fixed Taildragger **+6-3 at or below 800 gross weight
For more information contact:
 
Rans 
4600 Highway 183 
Alternate Hays KS 67601

RANS S10 Sakota two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

RANS S10 Sakota two seat light sport eligible aircraft.

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