ZENITH AIRCRAFT COMPANY “STOL CH 701/801″€

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The CH 701 and CH 801 are utility aircraft kits specifically designed for Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) operations, enabling them to fly in and out of tight spaces.
  • The CH 701 is a 2-seat model renowned for its extreme short-field performance (e.g., 50 ft takeoff run), achieved through features like fixed leading-edge slats and full-span flaperons.
  • The CH 801 is a larger, 4-seat version offering enhanced capacity and robust utility, while still maintaining strong STOL capabilities.
  • Both aircraft models demonstrate high versatility, capable of being equipped with wheels, floats, or skis for diverse operational environments.
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CH 701
CH 801
STANDARD DATA: STOL CH 701 Seats 2. Gross wt. 1,100. Empty wt. 580. Fuel capacity 30-60. Engine 100-hp. Rotax 912S.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 95. Cruise mph 85. Stall mph 34. Climb rate 1,200. Ceiling 15,000+. Takeoff run 50. Landing run 80. Range 350.

STANDARD DATA: STOL CH 801 Seats 4. Gross wt. 2,200. Empty wt. 1,150. Fuel capacity 24. Wingspan 23′. Length 20’6″. Engine 125 hp.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 110. Cruise mph 105. Stall mph 39. Climb rate 720 fps. Ceiling 14,000′. Takeoff run 390. Landing run 345. Range 315-630 sm.

As their names imply, the CH 701/801 are utility aircraft kits made to come and go from tight places. The CH 701 emerged in 1986 with fixed leading-edge slats for high lift, full-span flaperons (both ailerons and flaps) and an all-flying rudder. A four-seat version, the CH 801, is also flying. Both aircraft are designed to fly on wheels, floats and skis.

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