Introducing the CH-180 Super Acro
In 1982, the Canadian company Zenair Ltd. from Midland, Ontario, introduced its new light multi-purpose aircraft, the Zenair CH-180 Super Acro. This innovative machine quickly made its mark in the aviation world.
Design and Specifications
The CH-180 Super Acro was developed by the German engineer and designer Chris Heintz. It featured a single-seat, cantilever low-wing monoplane configuration with tricycle landing gear and a tailwheel. Power was provided by a 150 hp (110 kW) Textron Lycoming IO-360 four-cylinder piston engine, ensuring robust performance for its class.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | CH-180 |
| Wingspan, m | 6.17 |
| Aircraft length, m | 6.15 |
| Aircraft height, m | 1.65 |
| Wing area, m2 | 7.90 |
| Empty weight | 363 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 522 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Textron Lycoming IO-360 |
| Power, hp | 1 x 150 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 330 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 306 |
| Practical range, km | 1046 |
| Rate of climb, m/min | 900 |
| Practical ceiling, m | 4900 |
| Max. operational overload | 8 (12) |
| Crew, crew | 1 |
Image gallery of the CH-180 Super Acro
