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STOL CH 801
Zenith Aircraft Co.
1881 Airport Road
Mexico, MO 65265
United States
Phone: 573-581-9000
http://www.zenithair.com
info@zenithair.com
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 125 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 16000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 105 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 720 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 39 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 375 |
Range (statute mi) | 315 | Landing Distance (ft) | 400 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Lycoming O-360 | ||
Design Horsepower | 180 | H.P. Low Range | 150 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 60 | H.P. High Range | 220 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1150 | Useful Load (lb) | 1050 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 2200 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 167 | Length (ft) | 24.5 |
Wingspan (ft) | 31.3 | Height (ft) | 10 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 4 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 44 | ||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 750 | Number Built & Flown | 163 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $24,990 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $40,000 - $80,000 |
COMMENTS:
This model has been replaced by the new and larger Super-Duty STOL CH 801-SD. See Zenair Website for details. |