# SilverLight Aviation American Ranger 1 (AR-1)

> Tandem two seat gyroplane, offered with the Rotax 912ULS, 912iS or 915iS.

Source: https://gyrocopters.com/manufacturer/silverlight-aviation/american-ranger-1  
Manufacturer: SilverLight Aviation (United States)

## Specifications

| Specification | Value | Source checked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cruise speed | 89 to 161 (55 to 100 mph) km/h | 2026-08-22 |
| Empty mass | 293 (646 lb) with 912ULS or 912iS, 316 (697 lb) with 915iS kg | 2026-08-22 |
| Engine | Rotax 912ULS 100 hp, 912iS 100 hp, or 915iS 141 hp | 2026-08-22 |
| Fuel capacity | 64 (17 US gal) l | 2026-08-22 |
| Height | 2.74 (9 ft) m | 2026-08-22 |
| Length | 5.39 (17.7 ft) m | 2026-08-22 |
| Mtom | 544 to 572 (1200 to 1260 lb) kg | 2026-08-22 |
| Rotor diameter | 8.6 (Averso Stella, 28 ft 3 in; 8.8 available) m | 2026-08-22 |
| Seats | 2, tandem | 2026-08-22 |
| Overall width | 1.94 (76.5 in) m | 2026-08-22 |

Every figure above is published by the manufacturer and carries the date it was last verified.