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Zenith STOL CH 801

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Top speed
  
181 km/h

Cruise speed
  
170 km/h

Wingspan
  
8.23 m

Engine type
  
Lycoming O-360

Range
  
515 km

Length
  
7.47 m

Unit cost
  
24,990–24,990 USD (2011)

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The Zenith STOL CH 801 is a four-seat sport STOL aircraft developed by Chris Heintz and available in kit form from the Zenith Aircraft Company.

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Design and development

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The CH 801 is based on the general design and features of the smaller two-place STOL CH 701 model. It offers a useful load of 1,000 lb (450 kg), which is double the 701's 500 lb (230 kg). While both aircraft look alike they do not share any common parts.

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The STOL CH 801 is made from sheet aluminium and employs a deep wing chord, full-length leading edge slots and trailing edge flaperons to develop high lift at low speed, while maintaining a short wing-span for maximum strength and ground maneuverability.

By the end of 2011 160 CH 801s had been completed and were flying.

Specifications (CH 801)

Data from Source: Kitplanes magazine

General characteristics

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  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: three passengers
  • Length: 24.5 feet (7.47 m)
  • Wingspan: 27.0 feet (8.23 m)
  • Height: ()
  • Wing area: 167 sq ft (15.5 sq m)
  • Empty weight: 1150 lb (523 kg)
  • Useful load: 1050 lb (475 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 2200 lb (998 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 2200 lb (998 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360, 180 hp (135 kW)
  • Performance

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  • Cruise speed: 105 mph (170 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 39 mph (63 km/h)
  • Range: 370 sm (600 km)
  • Rate of climb: 1200 ft/min (6.2 m/s)
  • Power/mass: 12.2 lb/hp (0.13 kW/kg)
  • References

    Zenith STOL CH 801 Wikipedia