Zenair CH 200
Zenair · Canada · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Zenair Zenith CH 200 is a Canadian single-engined, low-wing homebuilt light aircraft. It was first flown in France in 1970 and has been built in the hundreds.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction
- Side-by-side seating under a sideways-opening clear canopy
- Fixed nosewheel undercarriage, with a taildragger option
A small all-metal low-wing two-seater with a bubble canopy and a fixed nosewheel, powered by a single piston engine of 85 to 160 hp.
Specifications
- The Zenair CH 200 has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Chris Heintz, working for Avions Pierre Robin, began the design in October 1968 and the prototype Zenith first flew on 22 March 1970. After he moved to Canada in 1973 he set up Zenair in 1974 to sell plans and kits, and the first North American example flew in October 1975.
Variants
The CH 200 could be built as a cross-country cruiser or as an aerobatic trainer, as a taildragger or tricycle aircraft, and on skis or floats. The CH 250 had more fuel, a larger baggage area and rear windows.
Where you'll see it
By 1976 over 300 sets of plans had been sold. At the 1976 EAA Convention volunteers built and flew a CH 200 in eight days.
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