Bristell's Flagship. The World's First EASA CS-23 Aircraft with the Rotax 916iS.
The B23-916iS is the world's first EASA CS-23 approved aircraft powered by the Rotax 916 iS. 160 HP, a 2,000-hour TBO and the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, with BRS parachute standard. The most capable certified Bristell.
The CS-23 type-certified all-metal airframe carrying the newest, most powerful Rotax engine available, with bubble-canopy visibility and the class-leading 130 cm (51 in) wide cockpit.
Dual Garmin G3X Touch glass, GMC 507 autopilot with Blue LEVEL, ADS-B In and Out, GI 275 backup display and heated angle-of-attack indication, all standard. Certified for Night VFR. The optional Garmin GTN 650Xi adds IFR-capable GPS navigation to the panel, but the aircraft is not IFR certified — the certified IFR platform in the B23 line is the B23-915 IFR.
Two Garmin G3X Touch glass displays showing flight instruments, moving map and full engine monitoring. Touch control with physical knobs as backup, so the pilot is not fighting a touchscreen in turbulence.
Garmin GMC 507 autopilot with a dedicated Blue LEVEL button that returns the aircraft to wings-level flight at a single push. It handles the routine legs to cut pilot workload, and the pilot stays in command for the parts that matter.
Garmin GNC 215A NAV/COM radio for communication and VOR navigation, a certified backup to GPS navigation.
Touchscreen GPS, NAV and COM navigator with LPV approach capability for instrument approaches down to near-precision minimums.
B23 is certified for Night VFR with the glass cockpit, autopilot and lighting to support it. On UL/LSA models night flying is a build-up option, not a certification.
Garmin Flight Stream 510 linking the panel to a tablet for wireless flight- plan transfer, weather and traffic with ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot.
The latest turbocharged Rotax 916 iS with FADEC engine management delivers 160 HP (117.6 kW) with a 2,000-hour TBO. Class-leading power-to-weight and the strongest performance of any Rotax piston engine.
Hydraulic constant-speed · 3-blade · matched to the Rotax 916 iS
A hydraulic three-blade MT-Propeller constant-speed unit. It holds the optimal blade angle across climb and cruise for smooth, predictable handling.
The 916 iS pairs the most power in the class with a 2,000-hour TBO, so flagship performance does not come with flagship maintenance intervals.
All Rotax engines run on both MOGAS RON 95 and AVGAS 100LL. MOGAS saves up to 30% on fuel cost — and is available almost anywhere.
Rotax 9-series engines carry a 2,000-hour TBO. Lower amortised engine cost per flight hour for high-utilisation operators and schools.
Standard BRS parachute and benign handling on an all-metal airframe — flagship power with the full B23 safety package underneath.
Ballistic parachute that lowers the entire aircraft under a canopy in an emergency. Works within a defined minimum altitude and speed envelope.
Benign, forgiving handling with gentle stall characteristics and no sudden wing drop, which gives the pilot time to react. Well suited to training and lower-time pilots.
4-point AmSafe restraint system for both occupants on premium leather seats — better restraint and load distribution in a hard landing or impact.
AT1 active traffic unit that shows surrounding traffic directly on the glass cockpit, independent of ADS-B coverage.
Garmin transponder with ADS-B In and Out. Displays nearby traffic and makes the aircraft visible to ATC and other aircraft. Meets the FAA 2020 ADS-B Out mandate.
406 MHz emergency locator transmitter that signals the aircraft's position to search-and-rescue satellites after a hard landing or crash.
Whelen wing strobes and navigation lights that keep the aircraft visible to other traffic, day and night.
Dedicated backup battery (IBBS) that keeps the glass cockpit powered during an alternator or electrical failure.
Independent standby display that keeps attitude, airspeed and altitude available if the main glass display fails. Garmin GI 275 on B23, G5 on UL/LSA.
All-metal aircraft structure that deforms predictably under load and shows damage on the surface, unlike composite where damage can stay hidden. Fatigue behavior is predictable and well understood.
Aithre cockpit carbon monoxide monitor that warns of CO before it affects the pilot.
B23-916iS · EASA CS-23 CERTIFIED (WORLD FIRST WITH ROTAX 916iS) · 160 HP · 2,000 h TBO · MTOW 750 kg (1,653 lbs)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 117.7 kW 160 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 241 km/h 130 KTAS |
| Stall Speed (clean) | 94 km/h 51 KCAS |
| Max Speed (VH) | 270 km/h 146 KTAS |
| Rate of Climb | 6.7 m/s 1,320 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 5,486 m 18,000 ft |
| Range | 1,126 km 608 NM |
| Endurance | 4.69 h 4.69 h |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 750 kg 1,653 lbs |
| Empty Weight | 490 kg 1,080 lbs |
| Useful Load | 260 kg 573 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L 31.7 US gal |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.274 m 30' 5" |
| Length | 6.585 m 21' 7" |
| Cabin Width | 130 cm 51.2 in |
All specifications per applicable Type Certificate.
608 NM (1,126 km) range at 75% power — pick a departure point and see the reach.
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608 NM (1,126 km) at 75% power
Still-air range, no reserve, ISA conditions — shown for illustration only, not for flight planning.
Type-certified under EASA CS-23 — the design, testing and documentation examined and approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
FAA Part 23 certification is in progress.
Every Bristell ships with the same factory backing, service network and personalisation options — wherever in the world it lands.
2 YR · 500 H · 1,000 LDG
2 years, 500 flight hours, or 1,000 landings — whichever comes first. Covers airframe, electrical installation, engine installation and aircraft completion. Rotax engine and avionics carry separate manufacturer warranties.
24/7 worldwide
Your direct line to the factory in Kunovice. Service, parts and custom requests — handled by the people who built your aircraft.
30+ countries
Authorised service in 30+ countries. Wherever you land, your aircraft stays in the air.
A complete cockpit as standard, 55 kg (121 lbs) of luggage capacity and full FlySto flight-data debriefing on the flagship panel.
Centre-stick design with independent left and right sticks. No control yoke obstruction, for a direct and intuitive control feel.
Rudder pedals adjustable through two or three positions to fit pilots of different heights.
USB-A and USB-C charging ports per seat. Power for tablets, ANR headsets and EFB devices on every flight.
Compatible with FlySto, an online platform that turns recorded G3X flight and engine data into a detailed debrief with track replay, approach scoring and performance against book figures. FlySto is a third-party service, free for individual use with paid plans for high-volume and fleet operations.
Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth and 3D audio for clean radio management and traffic heard in spatial position.
The comfort of the most spacious cabin in its class — 130 cm (51.2 in) wide, and comfortable for two even on long cross-country flights.
Cabin heating with a demisting system for comfort and a clear canopy in cold or damp conditions.
Two 20 kg (44 lbs) wing lockers plus 15 kg (33 lbs) behind the seats, 55 kg (121 lbs) total luggage capacity, with useful load to spare.
Direct nose-wheel steering through the rudder pedals, for full control during taxi, takeoff and landing roll.
Hydraulic differential disc brakes on the rudder pedals for independent left and right braking and precise ground control.
Factory-option tow hook — or, on the B23-915iS and B23-916iS, an aircraft-mounted Tost tow winch — for glider towing, proven with more than 1,000 towing hours in the Swiss Alps. A cost-to-revenue ratio that works for aeroclubs and towing operations — proven in daily club use.
Wing-mounted landing light for night operations and daytime conspicuity.
EASA certified exhaust silencer that reduces noise significantly and enables operations at noise-restricted airports where other aircraft must stay on the ground.
Every Bristell is built around its pilot. Tell us how you'll fly yours — and we'll build it.
Explore customisation options
Propellers, towing winch, extended range, bush wheels.
Leather trim, alcantara accents, signature stitching.
Heating, panel lighting, USB, oxygen support.
One colour, two colour or three colour schemes, Italian design, Bristell Signature.
130 KTAS (241 km/h) at 75 % power, FL100. Maximum level speed (VH) is 146 KTAS (270 km/h).
1,126 km (608 NM) at 75 % power on its 120 L (31.7 US gal) tank — about 4.69 hours of endurance.
Yes. EASA CS-23 Certified (2025) — the world's first CS-23 approved aircraft powered by the Rotax 916 iS, with Night VFR approval. FAA Part 23 certification is in progress.
2,000 flight hours. The turbocharged 916 iS delivers 160 HP (117.6 kW) with FADEC, running on MOGAS or AVGAS.
Yes. The BRS whole-aircraft parachute is standard equipment, alongside a 4-point AmSafe harness and heated angle-of-attack indication.
Yes — a tow hook or an aircraft-mounted Tost tow winch is available as a factory option, certified through flight-manual supplements, for gliders up to 850 kg (1,874 lbs) MTOW.
