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About the
Aircraft
SONEX is a basic
and economical all metal two place monoplane. Designed to meet
the needs of the European and Domestic sport aircraft markets,
it can incorporate various light weight contemporary engines
of 80 to 120 hp (engine package weight of less than 200 lbs.),
and is perfectly suited to the new US Sport
Pilot/LSA regulations. The three recommended powerplants
include the 2180cc Volkswagon, 2200 Jabiru, and 3300 Jabiru.
Outstanding performance is achieved through its clean
aerodynamic shape and simple, light weight construction. |
The Sonex Plans contain many
options, including a tailwheel or tricycle landing gear along
with a center or dual stick. Motor Mount drawings are supplied
for all three recommended powerplants.
Sport
Trainer
The Sonex is
now available in a center-control Sport Trainer
configuration.
Find out
more about the Sonex Sport Trainer!
Sport
Acro
Sonex Aircraft,
LLC is currently developing the Sonex Sport Acro configuration
for entry-level aerobatic competition.
Find out
more about the Sonex Sport Acro!
About the
Kit
The Sonex can be
built from scratch using plans, or using our complete kit,
which includes many pre-fabricated precision parts.
Find out
more about the complete Sonex kit!
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Specifications |
Length: |
18' 1" |
Wing
Span: |
22' |
Wing
Area: |
98.0 sq. ft. |
Tail
Configuration: |
Conventional |
| Tail Height (Std
Gear): |
56" |
| Tail Height (Tri-Gear): |
74" |
Tail Width--with tail
tips: |
92" |
(interior width required for
enclosed trailer) |
| Main Gear Width: |
71" (with wheel pants) |
Air
Foil: |
64-415 |
Primary
Structure: |
6061
aluminum |
Cockpit
Width: |
40
in. More
Info |
Fuel
Capacity: |
16
US Gal. |
Stall Speed (full
flaps): |
40
mph [64 km/h] |
Stall Speed
(clean): |
46
mph [74 km/h] |
Max Flap Extended Speed
(Vfe):
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100 mph [161
km/h] |
Maneuvering
Speed: |
125 mph [201 km/h] |
Never Exceed Speed
(Vne): |
197 mph [317
km/h] |
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| Performance |
80 hp
2180 AeroVee |
80 hp
Jabiru |
120 hp
Jabiru |
Empty Weight (average)
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620 lbs. |
620 lbs. |
620 lbs. |
| Range |
550 miles |
550 miles |
400 miles |
| Cruise Speed @ Sea
Level* |
130 mph |
130 mph |
135 mph |
| Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS) |
150 mph |
150 mph |
170 mph |
| Power Loading (GW/HP) |
13.125 |
13.125 |
9.583 |
| T.O. Distance |
400 ft |
400 ft |
250 ft |
| Landing Distance |
500 ft |
500 ft |
500 ft |
| Service Ceiling (calculated) |
16,000 ft |
16,000 ft |
23,000 ft |
| Utility Category |
80 hp 2180
AeroVee |
80 hp Jabiru |
120 hp
Jabiru |
| Gross Weight |
1100 lbs |
1100 lbs |
1150 lbs |
| Baggage (Max) |
40 lbs |
40 lbs |
40 lbs |
| Useful Load |
480 lbs |
480 lbs |
530 lbs |
| Rate of Climb |
800-1000 fpm |
800-1000 fpm |
1200-1400 fpm |
| Positive Load
Factor |
+4.4 Gs |
+4.4 Gs |
+4.4 Gs |
| Negative Load
Factor |
-2.2 Gs |
-2.2 Gs |
-2.2 Gs |
| L/D |
11:1 |
11:1 |
11:1 |
| CG Limits |
20-32% Wing Chord |
20-32% Wing
Chord |
20-32% Wing
Chord |
| Aerobatic
Category |
80 hp 2180
AeroVee |
80 hp Jabiru |
120 hp
Jabiru |
| Gross Weight -
Aerobatic |
950 lbs |
950 lbs |
950 lbs |
| Baggage (Max) |
10 lbs |
10 lbs |
10 lbs |
| Rate of Climb |
1000-1250 fpm |
1000-1250 fpm |
2000+ fpm |
| Positive Load
Factor |
+6.0 Gs |
+6.0 Gs |
+6.0 Gs |
| Negative Load
Factor |
-3.0 Gs |
-3.0 Gs |
-3.0 Gs |
| CG Limits |
23-29% Wing Chord |
23-29% Wing
Chord |
23-29% Wing
Chord |
*Note: All Models meet FAA Sport Pilot
Regulations at maximum continuous power at Sea Level, as
required. Read
More...
Sonex Aircraft, LLC Supported Engines include AeroVee
2180 (80hp), Jabiru 2200 (80hp), and Jabiru 3300
(120hp). Read
More... |
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Available
Sonex Configurations |
Landing Gear:
- Standard Gear (tail dragger)
- Tricycle Gear
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Controls:
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Engines:
- AeroVee 80hp
- Jabiru 2200 80hp
- Jabiru 3300 120hp
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Sport
Trainer:
- AeroVee Engine
- Tricycle Gear
- Dual Stick
- Center Control Column
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