Zenair CH 150 Acro Zenith
Zenair · Canada · first flew 1980 · light aircraft
The Zenith CH 150 Acro Zenith is a Canadian single-engine, low-wing, all-aluminium aircraft designed by Chris Heintz and produced by Zenair in kit form for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-aluminium low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor engine
- Single-seat aerobatic design
A short-span all-aluminium low-wing monoplane with a 150 hp Lycoming O-320 engine.
Specifications
- The Zenair CH 150 Acro Zenith has a length of 6.17 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.15 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 278 km/h (173 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is intended for aerobatic use and was introduced at the Experimental Aircraft Association convention in 1980. It was developed from the Zenair CH 100.
Variants
Developed from the CH 100.
Where you'll see it
It is one of only six amateur-built aircraft types specifically approved by Transport Canada for aerobatics without other restrictions.
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