Experimentalflugzeug
Eigenbauflugzeug Zenith CH-300, Mk II, von Hanspeter Müller, Immatrikulation HB-YKU
Dating
2005-2016Persons
Description
Eigenbauflugzeug Zenith CH-300, Mk II, von Hanspeter Müller, Immatrikulation HB-YKU. Hanspeter Müller baute in seiner Freizeit das Experimentalflugzeug nach Plänen des kanadischen Ingenieurs Chris Heintz von Grund auf selber. Ungefähr 10000 Stunden wandte er dafür auf und verbesserte dabei die Originalkonstruktion mit eigenen Entwicklungen. Bei Bau und Unterhalt waren ihm zahlreiche Jugendliche behilflich. Motor: Lycoming IO-360-B1B.Signature / Inscription
Signatur / Beschriftung: Beschriftung: "Zenith CH-300 / MK II", "HB-YKU", "Dättlikon" mit WappenObject type
Object (three-dimensional)Geography
Place of manufacture: DättlikonMaterial / Technique
Metall, KunststoffeDimensions
685 x 810 x 208 cm 732 kg Abfluggewicht: 1050 kgInventory number
VHS-11986Legend
Zenith CH 300 Mk II HB-YKU, Switzerland 2005
An aircraft that creates less turbulence
The Canadian aircraft engineer Chris Heintz, a graduate of Switzerland’s Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ) and, subsequently, a contributor to the development of the Concorde supersonic passenger airliner amongst other projects, designed a series of small aircraft in the 1970s, including the three-seater Zenith CH 300, for the do-it-yourself market.
Following his plans, former aircraft mechanic and professional pilot Hanspeter Müller from Dättlikon in Canton Zurich built this all-metal plane from scratch. He made numerous improvements aimed at reducing air resistance and turbulence. Based on his experience, as a consultant for Airbus he helped the company address vibration issues affecting the A380 prototype on final approaches.
Hanspeter Müller involved numerous young people in the construction and maintenance of his Zenith in a bid to foster their interest in aviation. Emblematic of his support for young people is the depiction of the Alphorn soloist Lisa Stoll on both sides of the fuselage: “Like me, Lisa is a lone warrior, which is why I support her.”
Technical data
Main colour
blau, gelbNumber of crew
1Number of passengers
2Range [km]
853Top speed [km/h]
257Type of propulsion
Kolbenverbrennungsmotor (Benzin)Power [kW]
134Systematics
• Piston engine aircraft
Literature
Flying on Your Own Wings. A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, Autor/in: Heintz, Chris, Sign.: LBA 27