MONNETT “MONEX”€

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Monnett Monex, first flown in September 1980, is a high-performance, single-place aircraft designed for amateur builders with limited experience.
  • It features robust design limits (+6Gs and -4Gs) and impressive performance, including a top speed of 230 mph, a climb rate over 2,000 fpm, and a range exceeding 400 miles.
  • Powered by a Monnett "AeroVee" VW 2,180cc engine, it has a gross weight of 650 lbs and a wingspan of 16'8".
  • The Moni is noted as a tricycle landing gear version of the Monex.
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Monnett Monex

Monnett Moni
STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 650. Empty wt. 380. Wingspan 16’8″. Length 15’2″. Fuel capacity 10. Engine Monnett “AeroVee” VW 2,180cc.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 230. Climb rate 2,000+. Range 400+.

The Monex made its maiden flight on September 30, 1980, to begin the testing program. It is a very hig hperformance single-place conventionally geared aircraft designed for amateur builders with limited building experience. Design limits are +6Gs and -4Gs. The Moni is a tricycle version.

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