Amd CH-650 Zodiac
The Zenith CH 650 Zodiac is the low-wing, cruise-oriented half of Zenith's two flagship light-sport designs, built for efficient cross-country flying rather than the short-field work of its high-wing CH 750 STOL sibling. It evolved from the earlier CH 601 Zodiac with a strengthened all-metal airframe, a swept tail, and a redesigned bubble canopy that improved headroom and visibility. Sold both as a kit for amateur builders and as a factory-built light-sport aircraft through licensees including Aircraft Manufacturing & Design (AMD), it accepts a range of four-cylinder engines from Continental, Lycoming, and UL Power. Its low wing and side-by-side seating suit traveling pilots rather than backcountry flying.
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One of Zenith's two flagship light-sport designs, the low-wing one built for cross-country cruising rather than short fields.
Specifications
| Length | 5.7 m (19 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Height | 1.9 m (6 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.6 t |
| Range | 715 NM (1,324 km) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Landing distance | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 110 l |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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