US kitplane maker Sonex has revealed more details on its Big Highwing project, first announced in 2021.
Key points:
- 42in wide cockpit interior
- Large door and step-in height of 602mm (tailwheel), (542mm nosewheel)
- Removeable wings
- Fuel system: 20 US gallon fuel tank in the nose plus two 5 USG auxiliary tanks in wing roots
- Stick configuration: the aircraft will be convertible between dual stick and a shared centre stick
- Baggage: 60 lb max weight and 16 cu ft space
- Aerobatics: The Sonex Highwing will be capable of Aerobatics with two persons on board.
- Ballistic rescue whole aircraft parachute (BRS) will be an option
- Engine options limited by 200 lb firewall forwards limit: AeroVee, UL Power, Jabiru 3300 and Rotax 9-series
- Weights: max weight 1302 lb, aiming for dry weight of 720 lb giving payload of 600 lb
- Floats and skis options.
Sonex video update February 2023
More details here
See also: Sonex announces high wing kitplane
