En junio de 2000 voló por primera vez un Kit Sonex armado por un cliente (Tony Spicer),

para julio del 2010 había reportados 310 Sonex volando.



Cuadro comparativo contra otro avión similar:

Sonex vs RV-12


Especificaciones proporcionadas por el fabricante


                           el que estamos construyendo tiene 120 hp (motor Jabiru 3300), aquí hay un video del día que se encendió


 
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):
 100 mph [161 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed:
 125 mph [201 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne):
 197 mph [317 km/h]
Performance 80 hp 2180 AeroVee 80 hp Jabiru 120 hp Jabiru

Empty Weight (average)

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
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

 

*Nosotros medimos menos de 71 in.

y pesamos menos de 175 lbs.




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