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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-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 125Service Ceiling (ft) 16000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 105Rate of Climb (fpm) 720
    Stall Speed (mph) 39Takeoff Distance (ft) 375
    Range (statute mi) 315Landing Distance (ft) 400
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Lycoming O-360
    Design Horsepower 180H.P. Low Range 150
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 60H.P. High Range 220
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1150Useful Load (lb) 1050
    Gross Weight (lb) 2200
    Wing Area (ft2) 167Length (ft) 24.5
    Wingspan (ft) 31.3Height (ft) 10
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design HighFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 4Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 44
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 750Number Built & Flown 163
    Kit Cost ($US) $24,990Plans Cost ($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    This model has been replaced by the new and larger Super-Duty STOL CH 801-SD.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.