AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING & DEVELOPMENT “ALARUS”€

1995’€“Present

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Alarus, originally the Zenith CH2000 kit plane, is an FAA-certified two-seater aircraft featuring an all-metal airframe and carbine fiber cockpit.
  • Primarily targeting the flight training market, it is also approved for Day/Night VFR/IFR personal transportation.
  • A significant 2005 redesign introduced a larger cabin, tougher landing gear, and airbags for each seat.
See a mistake? Contact us.
STANDARD DATA: Seats 2. Gross wt. 1,692. Empty wt. 1,085. Engine 116-hp Lycoming O-235-N2C. Fuel 28.
PERFORMANCE: Cruise 99 kts. Stall 48 kts. Initial Climb Rate 750 fpm. Takeoff (50′) 1,640′. Landing (50′) 1,820′.

With its legacy in the kit plane industry, the Zenith CH2000 received FAA certification to become the Alarus. The all-metal airframe and carbine fiber cockpit is aimed at the flight training market, though the two-seater is approved for Day/Night VFR/IFR to satisfy personal transportation needs. In 2005, Alarus was redesigned to include a larger cabin, tougher landing gear and airbags for each seat.

Plane & Pilot

Plane + Pilot is general aviation’s only adventure-based magazine. From where to go, to how to get there, and everything in between, your next great adventure awaits.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get the latest Plane & Pilot Magazine stories delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE