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    Airshow coverage sponsor:

    Details:

    Zodiac CH 640

    Zenair Ltd.
    10 Ed Connelly Drive
    Huronia Airport, Tiny, ON L0L 2J0
    Canada

    Phone: 705-526-2871

    http://www.zenair.com
    zenair.info@gmail.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status No Longer Sold
    Categories
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 160Service Ceiling (ft) 14000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 150Rate of Climb (fpm) 950
    Stall Speed (mph) 47Takeoff Distance (ft) 990
    Range (statute mi) 510Landing Distance (ft) 1150
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine Lycoming O-360
    Design Horsepower 180H.P. Low Range 150
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 38H.P. High Range 240
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 1147Useful Load (lb) 1053
    Gross Weight (lb) 2200
    Wing Area (ft2) 150Length (ft) 23
    Wingspan (ft) 31.5Height (ft) 7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 4Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 46
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available YesIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs) 1250Number Built & Flown 128
    Kit Cost ($US) $38,990Plans Cost ($US) $495
    Build Cost Range $50,000 - $100,000
    COMMENTS:
    The sale of new kits has been discontinued but parts are available for the maintenance and repairs of existing aircraft. See website for details.