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What is the speed/weight difference of Tri-Gear vs. Standard Gear Sonex aircraft?

April 26, 2017aircraft Gear sonex speed standard tri-gear vs weight

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What is the speed/weight difference of Tri-Gear vs. Standard Gear Sonex aircraft?

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The Sonex/Waiex Tri-Gear is between 4-6 mph slower than a similarly-equipped tail dragger. While many have flown the tri-gear extensively on grass strips, we do not recommended the tri-gear for exceptionally rough-field use. Sonex aircraft are approximately 10-12 lbs heavier in the Tri-Gear configuration (+10 lbs for an AeroVee powered, Tri-Gear aircraft, +12 lbs for a Jabiru 3300 powered, Tri-Gear aircraft).