Rans S-6es Coyote Ii (RW26)
ICAO RW26 Light Piston

Rans S-6es Coyote Ii

Single Piston

The Rans S-6 Coyote II is an American-designed ultralight and light sport aircraft kit built by Rans Designs of Hays, Kansas since the late 1980s. Distinguished by its high-wing configuration, tube-and-fabric construction, and exceptional short-field performance, the Coyote II became one of the most popular homebuilt designs in its class, with over 700 kits sold worldwide. The aircraft's remarkably low stall speed of just 28 knots in landing configuration and gross weight under 1,100 pounds make it ideal for backcountry strips and recreational flying where operating costs matter more than speed. Powered by a variety of small piston engines ranging from 50 to 80 horsepower, the S-6 typically cruises around 75-85 knots while sipping fuel at rates that make certified aircraft owners envious. Its tandem seating, conventional gear, and docile handling characteristics have made it a favorite among sport pilots and flying clubs operating from grass strips across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. SkyMeter has tracked 1 flights across 1 airframes and 1 operators, with activity spanning routes.

ACTIVE AIRFRAMES
1
last 7 days
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OPERATORS
1
unique airlines
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FLIGHTS
1
tracked
AVG DURATION
2h 4m
per flight
INCIDENT RATE
0.0%
0 flagged

Safety in context

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Performance

Speed envelope & approach

Vref
40 kt
Vref range
Vmo
Mmo
Vne
126 kt
Vno
100 kt
Vs0 (landing)
28 kt
Vfe
65 kt
Approach category

Dimensions

Airframe geometry

Wingspan
Length
Tail height
Wheelbase
Gear width
Wake category
L

Weight & identification

Operating limits

MTOW
1,050 lb
MALW
Manufacturer model
S-6ES Coyote II
FAA designator
Registered

Top operators

By fleet size · last 7 days

0

No operator data available.

Safety profile

Flagged flights · last 7 days

Family

Related variants

0

No related variants.

Recent flights

Real flights of RW26 · airborne ≥ 20 min

12
07/03/2026
2h 3m
No alerts
06/18/2026
25m
No alerts
06/13/2026
26m
No alerts
04/03/2026
43m
No alerts
03/06/2026
1h 16m
No alerts
03/05/2026
1h 5m
No alerts
02/20/2026
27m
No alerts
02/19/2026
26m
No alerts
02/05/2026
27m
No alerts
02/04/2026
20m
No alerts
02/04/2026
46m
No alerts
10/31/2025
19m
No alerts
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