| Zenair CH 801 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | STOL aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Zenith Aircraft Company |
| Designer | Chris Heintz |
| Number built | 160 (December 2011) [1] |
| Developed from | Zenith STOL CH701 |
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. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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. [2] [4]
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. [2] [4]
By the end of 2011, 160 CH 801s had been completed and were flying. [1]
Data from Source: Kitplanes magazine [3]
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