CHERNOV Che-23

TYPE: Two-seat amphibian.

PROGRAMME: First flown July 2003.

DESIGN FEATURES: Generally as Gidroplan Che-22.

FLYING CONTROLS: Manual.

STRUCTURE: Predominantly of metal.

LANDING GEAR: Optional amphibian configuration. Tailwheel/water rudder immediately to rear of second hull step.

POWER PLANT: One 47.8 kW (64.1 hp) Rotax 582 UL two-cylinder piston engine driving three-bladed propeller. Optionally, one 73.5 kW (98.6 hp) Rotax 912 ULS.

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL:

  • Wing span: 11,00 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Length overall: 6,50 (21 ft 4 in)
  • Height overall: Rotax 582: 2,50 m (8 ft 2½ in)
    • Rotax 912: 2,40 m (7 ft 10½ in)

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:

  • Weight empty: Rotax 582: 295 kg (650 lb)
    • Rotax 912: 310 kg (683 lb)
  • Max T-O weight: 570 kg (1,256 lb)

PERFORMANCE:

  • Max level speed: 81 kt (150 km/h; 93 mph)
  • Normal cruising speed: 65 kt (120 km/h; 75 mph)
  • Stalling speed: 30 kt (55 km/h; 35 mph)
  • Max rate of climb at S/L: 150 m (492 ft)/min