Sonex
Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Fixed gear
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About the Sonex
The Sonex is a popular two-seat, low-wing aluminum kit aircraft known for its affordability, simplicity, and aerobatic capabilities. It’s designed to be Sport Pilot eligible and can be built with either tailwheel or tricycle landing gear. Powered by engines like the AeroVee (VW conversion) or Jabiru, it offers spirited performance and is a favorite among homebuilders.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 22.0 ft
- Length
- 18.08 ft
- Height
- 4.67 ft
- Parking area (ft2)
- 738.56 ft2
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 1,150 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 1,150 lbs
- Useful Load
- 530 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 16 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 150 KTAS
- Never-Exceed (Vne)
- 171 KIAS
- Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
- 136 KIAS
- Approach Speed
- 52 KIAS
- Stall, Clean (Vs1)
- 40 KIAS
- Range
- 350 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 23,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1400 fpm
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