EASA Certified

Bristell B23-B23-916iS

160 HP of precision. The newest Rotax meets the most trusted airframe.

OVERVIEW
160 HP MAX POWER 119 kW
150 KTAS CRUISE SPEED 278 km/h
1,400 fpm RATE OF CLIMB 7.1 m/s
850 NM RANGE 1574 km
9.27 m WINGSPAN 30 ft 5 in
6.59 m LENGTH 21 ft 7 in
130 cm CABIN WIDTH 51.2 in — widest in class
750 kg MTOW 1653 lbs
HIGHLIGHTS
BRS system at Bristell

BRS Whole-Aircraft Parachute

Ballistic recovery system standard on every Bristell. Same supplier trusted by Cirrus — because nothing matters more than coming home.

Garmin G3X Touch Glass Cockpit

Dual 10.6-inch touchscreen displays with synthetic vision, integrated engine monitoring, and seamless avionics — the same technology trusted in aircraft twice the price.

Night VFR Certified

Certified for night VFR operations with LED landing lights, navigation lights, and strobes — extending your flying well beyond daylight hours.

Widest Cockpit in Class

130 cm (51.2 in) cabin width — the widest in its category. Premium side-by-side seating with room to fly in comfort on long cross-country trips.

DESIGN

Designed to Perform

All-metal construction. Low-wing, bubble canopy. Every line serves a purpose.

COCKPIT

Glass Cockpit Experience

Step inside the widest cockpit in its class. 130 cm of shoulder room, side-by-side seating, and Garmin G3X Touch avionics.

POWERPLANT

Rotax 916iS

The newest and most powerful Rotax engine, the 916iS delivers 160 HP with dual FADEC redundancy. Maximum performance for demanding pilots.

Power 160 HP / 119 kW
Fuel MOGAS / AVGAS
TBO 2,000 hours
Features Fuel injected (dual FADEC), 160 HP / 119 kW, Most powerful Rotax certified engine, Liquid/air cooled, 2,000 hr TBO
Rotax 916iS
SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Data

Bristell B23-B23-916iS · EASA Certified

Engine Rotax 916iS
Power 160 HP
Max Speed 160 KTAS / 296 km/h
Cruise Speed (75%) 150 KTAS / 278 km/h
Rate of Climb 1400 fpm / 7.1 m/s
Service Ceiling 18,000 ft / 5,486 m
Range 850 NM / 1574 km
MTOW 750 kg / 1653 lbs
Empty Weight 385 kg / 849 lbs
Useful Load 365 kg / 805 lbs
Fuel Capacity 120 L / 31.7 gal
SAFETY

Safety You Can Trust

Every Bristell B23-B23-916iS comes equipped with industry-leading safety features as standard.

ELT with GPS Encoding

Emergency Locator Transmitter with integrated GPS encoding for rapid and precise location in an emergency.

BRS Whole-Aircraft Parachute

Ballistic recovery system — deploys in seconds, brings the entire aircraft to a safe landing under canopy.

Fuel-Resistant Firewall

Fire-resistant barrier between engine compartment and cabin provides critical protection in the event of an engine fire.

LED Navigation & Landing Lights

High-visibility LED navigation lights, landing lights, and strobes for safe day and night operations.

Dual Ignition System

Dual magneto ignition provides engine redundancy — if one system fails, the other keeps you flying.

Stall Warning System

Audible and visual stall warning provides clear advance notice before critical angle of attack is reached.

OPTIONS

Available Options & Packages

Customize your Bristell B23-B23-916iS with factory-installed options.

Custom Paint Scheme

Custom livery design or selection from standard color schemes — make your Bristell uniquely yours.

Heated Seats

Electric seat heating for cold-weather flying. Individually controlled for pilot and passenger.

Extended Range Fuel Tanks

Larger fuel capacity for longer cross-country flights without refueling stops.

IFR Package

Full IFR panel with GTN 650Xi navigator, GFC 500 autopilot, and LPV approach capability — everything you need for certified instrument flight.

Tinted Canopy

UV-protective tinted canopy reduces glare and keeps the cockpit cooler on sunny flights.

MAKE IT YOURS

Your Aircraft, Your Way

Every Bristell is built to order. Choose your exterior, interior, and avionics.

Exterior Paint

Standard colors or a fully custom livery.

Interior Leather

Premium leather in multiple color combinations.

Avionics Suite

From basic VFR to full IFR glass cockpit.

Experience the Bristell B23-B23-916iS

Schedule a demo flight with your nearest Bristell dealer.

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