LSA / UL

Bristell CLASSIC-916iS

Maximum power in the ultralight class. 160 HP in a 600 kg airframe — the fastest Classic ever built.

OVERVIEW
160 HP MAX POWER 119 kW
145 KTAS CRUISE SPEED 269 km/h
1,350 fpm RATE OF CLIMB 6.9 m/s
750 NM RANGE 1389 km
8.63 m WINGSPAN 28 ft 4 in
6.45 m LENGTH 21 ft 2 in
118 cm CABIN WIDTH 46.5 in — widest in class
600 kg MTOW 1323 lbs
HIGHLIGHTS

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.

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. 118 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 CLASSIC-916iS · LSA / UL

Engine Rotax 916iS
Power 160 HP
Max Speed 155 KTAS / 287 km/h
Cruise Speed (75%) 145 KTAS / 269 km/h
Rate of Climb 1350 fpm / 6.9 m/s
Service Ceiling 18,000 ft / 5,486 m
Range 750 NM / 1389 km
MTOW 600 kg / 1323 lbs
Empty Weight 305 kg / 672 lbs
Useful Load 295 kg / 650 lbs
Fuel Capacity 100 L / 26.4 gal
SAFETY

Safety You Can Trust

Every Bristell CLASSIC-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.

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 CLASSIC-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.

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 CLASSIC-916iS

Schedule a demo flight with your nearest Bristell dealer.

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