Zenair CH 300
Zenair · Canada · first flew 1980 · light aircraft
The Zenair CH 300 is a three-seat homebuilt kit aircraft from Zenair of Canada, offering greater capacity than the single-seat CH 100 while retaining the company's trademark all-metal construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.85 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Three-seat homebuilt kit aircraft
- Low-wing all-metal Zenair design
- Fixed undercarriage light tourer
A slightly larger low-wing monoplane than the CH 100, with wider cabin and three-seat layout, but sharing the same family's clean lines and fixed gear.
Specifications
- The Zenair CH 300 has a length of 6.85 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.1 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 257 km/h (160 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-3.
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History
Developed as part of Chris Heintz's expanding range of kit aircraft, the CH 300 extended the Zenair concept to accommodate a small family or club use. It became popular among amateur builders in Canada and the United States during the 1980s.
Variants
Part of the broader CH-series family; related to the two-seat CH 200 and the four-seat CH 400 in Zenair's range.
Where you'll see it
Flown exclusively by private owners as homebuilt aircraft; no military or commercial service.
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