The S-6ES went into production in
April 1990. It is the second generation of the original S-6
design. Increased wing span through a fuselage re-design resulted
in improved performance and appearance. The ES denotes
"extended span". The design goals that the S-6 achieved
represented a significant advance in quick-build kit planes. The
S6ES series takes this goal even further. Using all prefinished
parts and pre-sewn skins, the build time averages between 250 and
300 hours on the smaller engines. Coyote II's can be built in the
confines of an average garage using normal shop tools and skills.
RANS offers two different wing sizes for the Coyote II. The
standard wing is constant chord and 34.5 feet in span with
constant chord ailerons and flaps. Area Two wings use the standard
wing with larger tapered ailerons and flaps. Take off and climb
performance is best with the stock wing. For 10 to 15 MPH higher
cruise consider the 116 wing. Stall is increased by 5 to 8 mph and
take off roll is 60 to 100 feet more. The standard wing is best
for floats and high altitude applications.
Why has the S-6ES been so
successful worldwide? Smart buyers know the real thing when they
see it, and the Coyote II from RANS stands up to even the most
discriminating. Since beginning production in 1989 the Coyote II
has transformed the sport plane world. Being very popular in
Europe and world wide, the design endures steady sales, and a
large following. Over 1600 Coyote II's have been produced; this
fleet of sport planes operates in over 50 countries. The
conclusion is the S-6ES is a solid plane, and a solid investment.
Coyote II's hold their value and are prized pre-owned aircraft. It
is a sport plane of useable value, a tough trainer; some airframes
have over 3000 hours. It can operate in the raging winds of
Kansas; we still do demos when it is blowing in the 30MPH plus
range. It can operate on desserts, float on lakes, or land at high
elevations. The cabin is roomy fitting from 5'2" to
6'6", and weather tight. With the optional heater, fly year
round. The Coyote II is the plane often copied but never
duplicated. It is the plane that fulfills and defines sport flying
to a "T", STOL, with fast cruise 105 MPH to 120 MPH,
depending on wing and engine options, affordable, in a
fantastically complete, well crafted kit, from a company owned and
operated by the same folks since 1974.
Optional swing wing folding allows one person stowage in about 15 minutes.
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