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The Zivko Edge 540 is a highly agile, single-seat aerobatic aircraft manufactured by Zivko Aeronautics in the United States. Designed in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it is engineered to execute extreme aerobatic maneuvers with a very high roll rate. The aircraft is widely recognized for its domin...

The Zivko Edge 540 V3 is an American single-seat monoplane engineered specifically for unlimited aerobatics and air racing competitions. Designed and manufactured by Zivko Aeronautics, the aircraft features a lightweight composite airframe that allows for rigorous maneuvers and high structural load...

The Swift S-1 is a Polish single-seat aerobatic glider designed for competitive gliding events. Developed in 1991 from the SZD-21 Kobuz, it’s known for its robust design capable of withstanding maneuvers up to +10/-10g forces. It's primarily used by pilots participating in aerobatic gliding competit...

The Sukhoi Su-26M3 is a single-seat monoplane designed for aerobatics. This Russian aircraft gained prominence through its success in international competitions like the World Aerobatic Championships, utilizing the M9F engine for unlimited performance. It’s primarily used by military and civilian pi...

The Extra EA-300 is a high-performance aerobatic monoplane designed for unlimited category competition. Developed by Walter Extra, it achieved certification in 1990 and remains popular among experienced pilots seeking challenging acrobatic flight. Its robust design and responsive handling make it su...

The Leza-Lockwood Laser 200 is a single-seat aerobatic monoplane developed from Leo Loudenslager's championship-winning Laser design, which helped define modern unlimited aerobatic competition aircraft.

The Extra EA-300L is a high-performance, two-seat monoplane aircraft designed for specialized training and aerobatic maneuvers. Its rapid roll rate – up to 400 degrees per second – distinguishes it from other aircraft in this category. It’s commonly utilized by flight schools, military organizations...

The Extra EA-300S is a single-seat aerobatic monoplane developed as an evolution of the popular Extra EA-300. Its notable modifications include a reduced wingspan and increased aileron size, enhancing maneuverability for competitive aerobatics. It’s primarily used by pilots involved in airshows, stu...

The Pitts Special S-1C is a single-seat, light aerobatic biplane designed in the United States by Curtis Pitts. Introduced in the 1940s, it became one of the most popular homebuilt aircraft in the world, with numerous examples constructed by amateur builders from commercially available plans. The ai...

The Sukhoi Su-31X is a single-seat, monoplane designed for aerobatics and precision flying. It evolved from the Russian Su-29, initially created in 1991. This aircraft is notable for its capabilities in acrobatic maneuvers and is primarily intended for military training and civilian display teams. I...

The Sukhoi Su-26M is a single-seat, monoplane aircraft developed by the Soviet Union’s Sukhoi design bureau. It was initially created as a competition entry and gained prominence through its success in aerobatic displays, particularly winning team titles in 1986. The aircraft features revised tail s...

The Sukhoi Su-26 is a Soviet monoplane designed for aerobatic flight. Developed in 1984, it served as a test platform for advanced maneuverability concepts leading to subsequent high-performance aircraft like the Su-29 and Su-31. It’s primarily used by military pilots and aviation engineers involved...

The Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister is a German single-seat aerobatic biplane first flown in the 1930s. Designed by Anders J. Andersson for Bücker Flugzeugbau, it became highly regarded for its exceptional agility, high roll rate, and responsive controls. The aircraft dominated European aerobatic competit...

The Extreme Flight Laser is a remote-controlled aerobatic model produced by Extreme Flight RC. The design is inspired by the Laser series of aircraft famously piloted by Leo Loudenslager, which heavily influenced American aerobatic competition during the 1970s and 1980s. It is engineered for advance...

The Wolf Pitts Pro is a custom-built, single-seat aerobatic biplane designed and constructed by American aircraft builder Steve Wolf. It utilizes a highly modified Pitts Special layout, incorporating modern carbon fiber composite materials in its fuselage and wings to reduce weight. Powered by a hig...

The Extreme Flight Edge 540 is a remote-controlled model airplane designed for precision aerobatics and 3D flight maneuvers. Manufactured by Extreme Flight RC, it is a scaled-down replica of the Zivko Edge 540, an aircraft commonly used in unlimited aerobatics and air racing. The model features a li...

The MDM-1 Fox is a high-performance composite glider designed for competitive aerobatics and acrobatics. Developed by Polish designers, this two-seat aircraft gained prominence through Jerzy Makula’s victory at the 1993 World Championships. It remains a popular choice among pilots seeking challengin...

The Extreme Flight Extra 300 is a large-scale remote-controlled (RC) model airplane designed for advanced aerobatic flight. Manufactured by Extreme Flight RC, it is a scaled replica of the German-designed Extra 300, a full-size unlimited aerobatic aircraft. The RC model is constructed from lightweig...

The AJ Aircraft Slick 540 is a remote-controlled aerobatic airplane manufactured by AJ Aircraft. The design of the RC model takes inspiration from the full-scale Zivko Edge 540, an aircraft commonly used in competitive aerobatics. It is constructed from lightweight materials to allow for precision f...

The Yakovlev Yak-55M is a single-seat Russian aerobatic aircraft designed for competitive flying displays. Developed from the Yak-55, its smaller wingspan dramatically improves maneuverability, particularly roll rate, making it exceptionally responsive in acrobatic maneuvers. It was initially produc...

The XtremeAir XA42 is a high-performance monoplane designed for acrobatic flight. It’s notable as a two-seat version of the popular Sbach series, initially developed for unlimited aerobatic competition. The aircraft offers exceptional maneuverability and responsiveness making it suitable for experie...

The Extreme Flight MXS-R is a radio-controlled aerobatic aircraft model produced by Extreme Flight RC. It is a scaled model based on the composite MXS-R aircraft used in Red Bull Air Race competition. The kit is designed for 3D aerobatic and precision flying by experienced RC hobbyists. Extreme Flig...

The Flex Innovations Mamba is a radio-controlled aerobatic airplane engineered by world champion RC pilot Quique Somenzini. Designed specifically for precision aerobatics and aggressive 3D flying maneuvers, the aircraft features a lightweight airframe and an integrated Aura 8 advanced stabilization...

The Pilatus PC-21 is a modern turboprop training aircraft developed by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. It’s recognized for its advanced flight capabilities and ability to closely simulate jet aircraft handling characteristics during initial training. The PC-21 serves as an operational trainer for m...

The Zlin Z-50L is a Czechoslovakian monoplane designed for aerobatic competition. It features a distinctive inverted fuel tank and a powerful Lycoming engine. This aircraft gained recognition through its consistent performance in international airshows and remains popular among pilots seeking a chal...

The XtremeAir XA41 is a German-built, single-seat, unlimited-category aerobatic monoplane designed by aeronautical engineer Philipp Steinbach. The prototype of this high-performance aircraft completed its maiden flight on May 19, 2006. It is constructed primarily from carbon fiber and composite mate...

The Aviat Pitts S-2C is a high-performance biplane designed specifically for aerobatic flight. It’s notable for its robust construction and impressive maneuverability, achieving a +6/-5 g capability. This aircraft is primarily used by experienced pilots involved in competitive aerobatics and airshow...

The Extra NG is a high-performance carbon fiber monoplane designed for aerobatic flight. It’s notable for its exceptional maneuverability and responsiveness, achieved through innovative current actuation systems. The aircraft caters to experienced pilots seeking an advanced platform for competitive...

The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth is a two-seat, single-bay biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and first flown in October 1931. It served as the primary trainer for the Royal Air Force and Commonwealth air forces through World War II, with over 8,800 aircraft produced. The Tiger Moth's docile...