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SilverLight Aviation American Ranger 1 (AR-1) vs NISUS AERO NISUS Sport
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) | NISUS AERO NISUS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 89 to 161 (55 to 100 mph) km/h Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 130 to 160 (70 to 86 KIAS) km/h Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Empty mass | 293 (646 lb) with 912ULS or 912iS, 316 (697 lb) with 915iS kg Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Not recorded |
| Engine | Rotax 912ULS 100 hp, 912iS 100 hp, or 915iS 141 hp Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Rotax 912 UL+T Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Fuel capacity | 64 (17 US gal) l Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 92 (2 x 46) l Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Height | 2.74 (9 ft) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 2.7 m Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Length | 5.39 (17.7 ft) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 4.75 m Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Rotor diameter | 8.6 (Averso Stella, 28 ft 3 in; 8.8 available) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 8.5 m Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Seats | 2, tandem Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Not recorded |
| Overall width | 1.94 (76.5 in) m Source · checked 2026-08-22 | 1.9 m Source · checked 2026-08-22 |
| Maximum takeoff mass | 544 to 572 (1200 to 1260 lb) kg Source · checked 2026-08-22 | Not recorded |
| Engine power | Not recorded | 120 hp Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Propeller | Not recorded | Composite, three blades Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Range | Not recorded | 500 km Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
| Rotor type | Not recorded | Gyrotech, with pneumatic rotor trim Source · checked 2026-08-17 |
7 of 14 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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