Zenith CH 650
1 model · 90 on the US register today
The CH 650 is Zenith's current two-seat low-wing, the 2008-era development of the Zodiac CH 601 XL to the light-sport limits with a new canopy, tail and wingtips: 27 ft span, 695 lb empty and 1,320 lb gross, and with a 100 hp Rotax 912S Zenith quotes 155 mph true at 8,000 ft, a 44 mph stall, 900 fpm and 656 miles.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH 650 | — | 90 | 35.2/50 | The original; CH 650 B and the AMD-built 650 LS |
Family fleet, active
90
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
88.9
8 events over 90 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30