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Interesting facts about the Ryan S-C
✈ The Ryan S-C is a two seat American light monoplane developed in the late 1930s for private owners who wanted modern styling and efficient performance.
✈ Ryan Aeronautical built the S-C in San Diego, California, continuing the company’s reputation for sleek low wing designs.
✈ The aircraft uses a Warner Super Scarab radial engine rated at 145 horsepower, a powerplant known for smooth operation and classic radial sound.
✈ The S-C features a low wing cantilever configuration with fixed landing gear, reflecting contemporary trends in civil aircraft design before World War Two.
✈ Its compact dimensions and responsive handling made it suitable for owner pilots transitioning from earlier open cockpit or high wing types.
✈ The aircraft’s range of approximately 525 miles allowed practical cross country touring within the United States during the pre war period.
✈ Production numbers were limited, which makes surviving examples highly collectible within the vintage aircraft community.
✈ Today the Ryan S-C appears mainly in private collections and at classic aircraft events, where originality and documented history strongly influence value.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a Ryan S-C
The Ryan S-C was produced as a distinct model within the Ryan light aircraft line of the late 1930s. While Ryan developed other aircraft types during the same era, the S-C itself did not evolve into widely documented sub variants with different engines or major configuration changes. Buyers will therefore focus primarily on individual aircraft condition, restoration quality, engine overhaul status and historical provenance rather than choosing between formal factory variants.
Ryan S-C Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 7.73 m (25 ft 4.5 in)
Wingspan: 11.43 m (37 ft 6 in)
Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Empty Weight: 610 kg (1,345 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 975 kg (2,150 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 140 L (37 US gal; 31 imp gal)
Cruise Speed: 217 km/h (135 mph; 117 kn)
Range: 845 km (525 mi; 456 nm)
Service Ceiling: 5,200 m (17,200 ft)
Rate of Climb: 4.6 m/s (900 ft/min)
FAQs About the Ryan S-C
How much does a Ryan S-C cost?
As of the early 2020s, surviving Ryan S-C aircraft have typically traded in the vintage market in the low to mid six figure US Dollar range depending on restoration standard, engine time and historical documentation. Values vary significantly because of rarity and collector demand in a given year.
What type of aircraft is the Ryan S-C?
The Ryan S-C is a two seat, single engine, low wing light aircraft designed for private touring and personal transportation in the late 1930s.
Which engine powers the Ryan S-C?
The aircraft is fitted with a Warner Super Scarab radial engine producing 145 horsepower, driving a two blade propeller and giving the aircraft its distinctive radial character.
What is the typical cruise speed of a Ryan S-C?
The normal cruise speed is approximately 135 mph, which made it competitive among American light aircraft of its era.
How far can a Ryan S-C fly on a full tank?
With a published range of around 525 miles, the S-C was capable of practical cross country flights within regional distances when properly planned.
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