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    Airshow coverage sponsor:

    Details:

    SubSonex JSX-2T

    Sonex Aircraft LLC
    511 Aviation Rd.
    Oshkosh, WI 54902
    United States

    Phone: 920-231-8297

    http://www.sonexaircraft.com
    sales@sonexaircraft.com

    CATEGORY:
    Type Fixed-wingSport-Pilot Compliant No
    Status Under Development
    Categories Pusher
    PERFORMANCE:
    Max Speed (mph) 275Service Ceiling (ft) 26000
    Cruise Speed (mph) 210Rate of Climb (fpm) 1000
    Stall Speed (mph) 65Takeoff Distance (ft) 1200
    Range (statute mi) 360Landing Distance (ft) 2000
    POWERPLANT:
    Engine PBS TJ-150E3S
    Design Horsepower 258H.P. Low Range
    Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) 40H.P. High Range
    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
    Empty Weight (lb) 530Useful Load (lb) 970
    Gross Weight (lb) 1500
    Wing Area (ft2) 87.2Length (ft) 18.65
    Wingspan (ft) 21.8Height (ft) 5.7
    DESIGN:
    Wing Design LowFolding Wings No
    No. of Seats 2Tandem No
    Cockpit Width (in) 42
    Landing Gear Tricycle
    Materials Metal
    KIT AND PLANS:
    Kit Available YesQuick-build Available Yes
    Plans Available NoIncludes Engine No
    Beginner Build Time (hrs)Number Built & Flown
    Kit Cost ($US) $60,000Plans Cost ($US) $
    Build Cost Range $135,000 - $140,000
    COMMENTS:
    - hp listed as a lbf thrust rating (turbojet aircraft)
    - Removable wings
    - Kit reservation deposits currently available ($10,000 refundable - refund terms & conditions apply).