Extra EA-300

Single Engine • Extra • EA-300/L, EA-300/S, EA-300/LC, EA-300/SC, EA-300L

$280K – $750K
Market price range

Key Specifications

Manufacturer Extra
Model EA-300
Category Single Engine
Variants EA-300/L, EA-300/S, EA-300/LC, EA-300/SC, EA-300L
Production Years 1988 – 2025
Seating 1, 2 seats
Typical TTAF 2,800 hours
Markets Germany, United States, France, United Kingdom, Canada
Price Range $280K – $750K

Overview

The Extra EA-300 is a high-performance aerobatic aircraft designed and manufactured by Extra Aircraft, a German aviation company renowned for precision aerobatic designs. First introduced in 1988, the EA-300 represents a pinnacle of aerobatic engineering, purpose-built for competitive aerobatic flying, advanced training, and recreational aerobatic flight. The aircraft features a single-seat configuration with tandem seating options in certain variants, utilizing composite and metal construction to achieve an optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Known for its exceptional agility, rapid roll rates, and powerful climb performance, the EA-300 has become the choice for serious aerobatic pilots and competition flyers worldwide. The aircraft excels in unlimited aerobatic categories and is favored by aerobatic teams and military demonstration units. Its robust airframe is certified for +10/-8 g-load envelope, enabling complex maneuvers and sustained aerobatic sequences. The EA-300 represents the evolution of Extra's aerobatic philosophy, combining German engineering precision with proven performance characteristics that have earned it respect in competitive aerobatic circles globally.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Speed: 280 knots (321 mph)
Cruise Speed: 200 knots
Service Ceiling: 26,000 feet
Range: 750 nautical miles
Engine: Lycoming AEIO-540 (300 hp)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,650 lbs
Empty Weight: 1,050 lbs
G-Load Rating: +10/-8 g
Wing Span: 26.2 feet
Length: 23 feet