Sonex Xenos
Sonex Aircraft · United States · first flew 2003 · light aircraft
The Sonex Xenos is a light, aluminium, low-wing, two-seat homebuilt aircraft that can be registered as a motor glider or a light-sport aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing all-aluminium two-seater
- V-tail
- Very long 13.9 m wingspan
A low-wing, all-aluminium two-seater with a 13.92 m wingspan in the Xenos-B version, registered as a motor glider or light-sport aircraft.
Specifications
- The Sonex Xenos has a length of 6.02 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.92 m (46 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 19 July 2003 and is offered as a kit for amateur construction.
Variants
A 120 hp Jabiru 3300 engine is the optional power plant.
Where you'll see it
Kits are produced and marketed by Sonex Aircraft, a small manufacturer based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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