Sonex Xenos

The XENOS follows in the Monnett tradition of bringing the cost of motor gliding to a highly affordable level. Using the same cost-effective and easy-to-build construction techniques and materials of the Sonex and Waiex, the Xenos offers another Reality Check for the soaring world. The Xenos comes standard with utility wing tips that can be easily removed to fit inside a 40 foot hangar, and can be quickly interchanged with optional aerobatic wingtips. The Xenos can either be flown as a Sport Pilot/LSA, or it can be flown by pilots that hold a glider rating with a self-launch glider endorsement. The Xenos can be flown as a powered aircraft, a self-launched glider that soars with the engine off, or it can motor-soar over great distances with incredible fuel economy.

The Xenos can either be flown as a Sport Pilot/LSA, or it can be flown by pilots that hold a glider rating with a self-launch glider endorsement. The Xenos can be flown as a powered aircraft, a self-launched glider that soars with the engine off, or it can motor-soar over great distances for fuel economy.

The Xenos is only available in kit form. The Xenos complete kit includes many pre-fabricated precision parts. Landing gear can be nose or tail wheel. Dual stick controls are standard.

Engine: 80 hp 2180 AeroVee
Length: 19' 9"
Wing Span (Utility): 45' 8"
Wing Span (Aerobatic, solo): 39' 4"
Wing Area (Utility): 158 sq ft
Wing Area (Aerobatic, solo): 144 sq ft
Tail Configuration: Y-tail
Tail Height: 59"
Tail Width--with tail tips: 102"
Main Gear Width: 71" (with wheel pants)
Primary Structure: 6061 Aluminum
Cockpit Width: 40 in. More Info
Fuel Capacity: 16 US Gal
Stall Speed (clean): 44 mph [71 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed: 115 mph [185 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 150 mph [241 km/h]
Empty Weight: 750 lbs
Baggage (Max): 40 lbs
Range: 400 miles
Cruise Speed @ Sea Level: 100 mph
Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS): 120 mph
Power Loading: 15.938
T.O. Distance: 300 ft
Landing Distance: 300 ft
Cockpit width: 40 in
Utility
Gross Weight: 1275 lbs
Useful Load: 525 lbs
Rate of Climb: 800-1000 fpm
Load Factor: +4.4 / -2.2 G
L/D: 24:1
CG Limits: 25-36% Wing Chord
Aerobatic
Gross Weight: 1050 lbs
Rate of Climb: 1000-1250 fpm
Load Factor: +6.0 / -3.0 G
CG Limits: 27-32% Wing Chord

Engine: 120 hp Jabiru
Length: 19' 9"
Wing Span (Utility): 45' 8"
Wing Span (Aerobatic, solo): 39' 4"
Wing Area (Utility): 158 sq ft
Wing Area (Aerobatic, solo): 144 sq ft
Tail Configuration: Y-tail
Tail Height: 59"
Tail Width--with tail tips: 102"
Main Gear Width: 71" (with wheel pants)
Primary Structure: 6061 Aluminum
Cockpit Width: 40 in. More Info
Fuel Capacity: 16 US Gal
Stall Speed (clean): 44 mph [71 km/h]
Maneuvering Speed: 115 mph [185 km/h]
Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 150 mph [241 km/h]
Empty Weight: 760 lbs
Baggage (Max): 40 lbs
Range: 350 miles
Cruise Speed @ Sea Level: 120 mph
Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS): 140 mph
Power Loading: 10.625
T.O. Distance: 250 ft
Landing Distance: 300 ft
Cockpit width: 40 in
Utility
Gross Weight: 1275 lbs
Useful Load: 515 lbs
Rate of Climb: 1200-1400 fpm
Load Factor: +4.4 / -2.2 G
L/D: 24:1
CG Limits: 25-36% Wing Chord
Aerobatic
Gross Weight: 1050 lbs
Rate of Climb: 2000+ fpm
Load Factor: +6.0 / -3.0 G
CG Limits: 27-32% Wing Chord
VNE: 167 kt / 192 mph / 309 kmh