BRISTELL B23

While the B23 retains similarities to the classic BRISTELL LSA, it features significant improvements. The fuselage is lengthened, and the tail is upgraded with a larger aluminum rudder. The flaps and stabilizer are redesigned for increased efficiency, while the composite main landing gear legs have been completely reworked to support higher loads than previous models. Enhanced handling characteristics also contribute to the overall flight experience. Additionally, the aircraft is equipped with a twin elevator trim tab system that helps optimize control stick forces for the pilot.

Standard equipment includes a steerable nose wheel and a BRS ballistic parachute rescue system. The B23 meets night VFR requirements as standard and can be further upgraded for IFR certification.

With a maximum take-off weight of 750 kg (1,653 lb) and an empty weight of 450 kg (992 lb), the B23 offers a useful load of 300 kg (661 lb). The 120-liter (32 gal) fuel tank provides excellent cruising capability, and the airframe’s durable construction ensures a long operational life, making the BRISTELL B23 an ideal choice for flight training. BRISTELL B23 is also certified for flying at night under VFR conditions. Enjoy a quiet night flight in a certified airplane with a dual glass cockpit and Garmin autopilot.

Close-Up of BRISTELL B23 Cockpit in Flight Over Snowy Mountains

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  • Rescue system for more safety - BRISTELL B23 has successfully passed the entire certification process without/with a ballistic rescue system from BRS, a company supplying rescue systems, for example, to cirrus.
  • Easy to fly with autopilot - cross-country flights with even more comfort and safety. A modern and advanced Garmin autopilot and gmc 507 control panel will be at your assistance.
  • Large luggage compartment – the certification for BRISTELL B23 includes luggage compartment capacity of 2 × 44 lb in both wings and 33 lb behind the seats. In total, you can load 121 lb of luggage into the aircraft, and you still have about 540–550 lb of useful load left, depending on configuration. This makes the B23 a global winner among GA aircraft.
  • Three-blade constant - speed propeller - as standard, BRISTELL B23 is certified with a hydraulically adjustable three-blade constant-speed propeller to take advantage of the maximum power of the Rotax engine, both in the ascending mode and maximum speed in horizontal flight.
  • Steerable nose wheel for full control - you will have the aircraft under complete control even when taxiing. BRISTELL B23 is produced only with a steerable nose wheel controlled by rudder pedals.
  • The most spacious cockpit in its class - a very pleasant flying experience even for two people. Don't limit yourself, and you have plenty of space. Enjoy the comfort of the most spacious cockpit on the market. It is 51 in wide.
  • Rotax 912 isc/100 hp - this engine offers all the well-known advantages of the rotax 4-stroke engine series, which are complemented by additional features, such as the engine management system. The complete package presents the latest technology in the aircraft engine industry and will enhance the flying and ownership experience of pilots.
  • Certified exhaust silencer - reduce the noise of your BRISTELL B23 with easa certified exhaust silencer. Fly even when other aircraft have to stay on the ground. - optional
  • Garmin gnx 375 navigator - lpv approaches and ads-b “in”/“out”, priced for your aircraft. - optional
Blue Bristell B23 airplane parked on a snowy airport runway with a city in the background.

BRISTELL B23 EQUIPMENT

BASICS

  • BRISTELL B23 RTF CS-23-Light
  • ROTAX 912 / 912 iSc (100HP) engine, carb. Heat., slipper clutch, water thermostat
  • In-flight adjustable propeller MTV-34-1-A/175-200 hydraulic constant speed
  • One color paint scheme
  • Night VFR
  • All documents for registration
  • Flight Manual
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Engine Manual

INSTRUMENTS / NAVIGATION

  • L3 ESI-500 / GI 275
  • Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM
  • Garmin GDU 460 Dual G3X Touch Display
  • Garmin GTX 345R, GPS 20A WAAS/GPS Pos.
  • Garmin GSA 28 smart autopilot servo
  • Garmin GMC 507 autopilot control panel
  • Garmin GAP 26 AOA probe heated
  • Back-up battery for G3X, IBBS-12V-6Ah
  • PM3000 stereo intercom
  • Tosten CS-8 on both sticks
  • LED strip on the glare shield
  • BOSE Lemo connectors
  • ELT Kannad 406

EQUIPMENT

  • Locking canopy, locking fuel tank caps
  • Adjustable fresh-air ventilation system
  • Hydraulic differential disk brakes are installed on both sides of the rudder pedals
  • Steerable nose wheel
  • Electric elevator trim
  • Electric flap control system
  • Electric aileron trim
  • Four-point AmSafe seat belts
  • Luggage compartment behind seats
  • Tinted canopy
  • Canopy protection cover
  • Auxiliary fuel pump
  • Adjustable rudder pedals
  • Parking brake
  • Beringer light-weight wheels 5,00-5
  • Wheel fairings
  • Cockpit heater with demisting system
  • BRS rescue system
  • Firewall soundproofing
  • Cockpit upholstery, two map pockets, armrest box
  • Special leather upholstery - including sleeve strips
  • Leather upholstered glare shield
  • Landing light mounted in wing
  • Wing strobes and navigation lights
  • Wing lockers
  • Tail skid
  • Single lever control unit

BRISTELL B23 TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions
Wing span
365 in
Wing area
126 ft2
Wing loading
13 lb/ft2
Aircraft length
259 in
Aircraft height
93 in
Cabin width
51 in
Weight
Empty weight
992 lb
Maximum take-off weight (MTOW)
1653 lb
Useful load
661 lb
Fuel tanks capacity
32 gal
Fuselage luggage compartment
33 lb
Wing luggage compartment
2 × 44 lb
Load factor
+4/-2g
Airspeed, Climb and Cruise performance
Stall speed without flaps VS1
50 KCAS (MTOW 1653 lb)
Stall speed with flaps VS0
43 KCAS (MTOW 1653 lb)
Manoeuvring speed VA
98 KCAS
Maximum flap speed VFE
81 KCAS
Maximum horizontal flight speed VH
117 KTAS
Never exceeded speed VNE
156 KCAS
Best rate of climb speed Vy (flaps retracted), MTOP
74 KIAS
Best angle of climb speed Vx, MTOP
62 KIAS
Best rate of climb speed Vy (flaps 10°), MTOP
634 ft / min
Take-off distance (ground roll)
1198 ft
Take-off distance over 15 m (50 ft) obstacle
1572 ft
Landing distance (ground roll)
479 ft
Landing distance from 15 m (50 ft) height
1283 ft
All data at MTOW 1653 lb

BRISTELL B23 PHOTOGALLERY