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SilverLight Aviation American Ranger 1 (AR-1) vs NIKI Rotor Aviation Cruiser
Published specifications side by side. Every figure comes from the manufacturer, with the date it was last checked on each model page.
Compare the exact engine and equipment variant before deciding. Values below retain the original source units and conditions; a missing value is not a disadvantage or a zero.
| Specification | SilverLight Aviation American Ranger 1 (AR-1) | NIKI Rotor Aviation Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 89 to 161 (55 to 100 mph) km/h Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 140-160 km/ h Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Empty mass | 293 (646 lb) with 912ULS or 912iS, 316 (697 lb) with 915iS kg Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 300 kg Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Engine | Rotax 912ULS 100 hp, 912iS 100 hp, or 915iS 141 hp Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Rotax 915 iS / 916 iS Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Fuel capacity | 64 (17 US gal) l Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 2×40 Liter Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Height | 2.74 (9 ft) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 2900 mm Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Length | 5.39 (17.7 ft) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 4700 mm Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Rotor diameter | 8.6 (Averso Stella, 28 ft 3 in; 8.8 available) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 8,8 m Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Seats | 2, tandem Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Not recorded |
| Overall width | 1.94 (76.5 in) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Not recorded |
| Maximum takeoff mass | 544 to 572 (1200 to 1260 lb) kg Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 600 kg Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Engine power | Not recorded | 141/160 hp Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Propeller | Not recorded | Composite Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Takeoff roll | Not recorded | 0-150 m Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Never-exceed speed (VNE) | Not recorded | 185 km Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
| Endurance | Not recorded | Endurance 5 h with 30 min reserve Source · checked 2026-07-19 |
8 of 15 specifications are published by both manufacturers. A blank is a value not recorded in our sources, not a zero and not a weakness. Verify anything that matters against the flight manual before you buy.
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