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    Zodiac CH 601 UL

    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 Yes
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 135Service Ceiling (ft) 12000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 115Rate of Climb (fpm) 1200
    Stall Speed (mph) 44Takeoff Distance (ft) 430
    Range (statute mi) 480Landing Distance (ft) 550
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Rotax 912
    Design Horsepower 80H.P. Low Range 65
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 16H.P. High Range 100
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 550Useful Load (lb) 508
    Gross Weight (lb) 1058
    Wing Area (ft2) 130Length (ft) 19
    Wingspan (ft) 27Height (ft) 6.5
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 44
    Landing Gear Tricycle, Tailwheel
    Materials Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available No
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 500Number Built & Flown 265
    Kit Cost ($US) $16,785Plans Cost ($US) $315
    Build Cost Range $30,000 - $50,000
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