Sorrell SNS-9 EXP II
The SNS-9 is a two-seat, side-by-side version of the SNS-8, powered by a Rotax 503 or Rotax 447.
The first, N9EX, first flew on 22 May 1985.
The SNS-9 airframe kit price was US$19,900. 2009 Price: US$24900
SNS-9
Engine: 42hp Rotax 447
Wingspan: 23'4"
Length: 18'0"
Useful load: 454 lb
Cruise: 85 mph
Stall: 39 mph
Range: 255 mi
Seats: 2
Engine: Rotax 503, 52 hp
Height: 5.3 ft
Length: 18 ft
Wing span: 23.3 ft
Wing area: 148 sq.ft
Weight empty: 360 lb
Gross: 810 lb
Fuel cap: 10 USG
Speed max: 105 mph
Cruise: 80 mph
Range: 300 sm
Stall: 39 mph
ROC: 600 fpm
Take-off dist: 300 ft
Landing dist: 300 ft
Service ceiling: 12,000 ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: tail wheel
Thunderbird Aviation Hiperlight SNS-9
Engine: Rotax 503
HP range: 50-100
Length: 18 ft
Wing span: 23.4 ft
Wing area: 148 sq.ft
Empty weight: 163 kg / 360 lb
Gross weight: 369 kg / 814 lb
Fuel capacity: 10 USG
VNE: 98 kt / 113 mph / 182 kmh
Cruise: 74 kt / 85 mph / 137 kmh
Stall: 34 kt / 39 mph / 63 kmh
Range: 350 sm
Rate of climb: 600 fpm / 3 m/s
Glide Ratio: 12:1
Takeoff dist: 300 ft / 91 m
Landing dist: 300 ft / 91 m
Seats: 2
Cockpit width: 40 in
Landing gear: tailwheel
