- Design and development
- Operational history
- Specifications (Monnett Monex)
- References
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The Monnett Monex is a single seat, all-aluminium, Volkswagen powered, homebuilt racer. Design and developmentThe Monex shares the same aluminium construction and basic fuselage shape as the Monnett Moni and the later Sonex Aircraft Sonex series of aircraft.[2] Operational history- 1982 - Lowers-Baker-Falk 500 Race - 3rd place (efficiency), 5th place (speed)[3]
- 1982 - World Speed Record FAI’s Class C-1a/0 185.12 mph (297,86 km/h) over 100 km
- 1982 - World Speed Record FAI’s Class C-1a/0 182.308 mph (298,16 km/h) over 500 km
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References{{commons category|Monnett Monex}}1. ^{{cite web|title=Monnett Monex|url=http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/aircraft/international-aircraft-directory/homebuiltkitbuilt-aircraft/monnett-monex.html|accessdate=28 February 2011}}
2. ^{{cite journal|magazine=Popular Mechanics|title=21 Exciting new planes|date=January 1981}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=Monnett Monex|url=http://museum.eaa.org/collection/aircraft/Monnett%20Monex.asp|accessdate=28 Feb 2011}}
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