Zenair CH 180

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Zenair CH 180
Role Homebuilt light aircraft
National origin Canada
Manufacturer Zenair
Designer Chris Heintz
First flight1982
Developed from Zenair CH 150

The Zenair CH 180 Super Acro-Z is an aerobatic light aircraft, that was designed by Chris Heintz and built by Zenair in the 1980s. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Specifications

Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1992-93 [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

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