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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 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-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 Zlín Z-50LS is a single-seat aerobatic competition aircraft manufactured in Czechoslovakia and introduced in 1981. It is equipped with a 300-horsepower Lycoming engine, distinguishing it as the most powerful production variant of the Z-50 series. Designed for unlimited aerobatic competitions, th...

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 Extra 300S is a high-performance, single-seat aerobatic aircraft designed by Walter Extra, intended specifically for competitive aerobatics. It is a variant of the two-seat Extra 300, distinguished by a shortened wingspan and significantly larger ailerons, which provide an exceptionally high rol...

The Zlín Z-526AFS Akrobat Special is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft produced in Czechoslovakia. It was developed from the Z-526 line, featuring a shortened wingspan to increase roll rate and maneuverability. The type was used in international aerobatic competitions during the later 20th century.

The Akrotech Giles G-300 is an American single-seat aerobatic monoplane designed by Richard Giles specifically for Unlimited-level aerobatic competition. Manufactured by Akrotech Aviation, the aircraft is constructed entirely from composite materials, giving it a high power-to-weight ratio necessary...

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 Sbach 300, also known as the XA41, is a single-seat carbon-fiber aerobatic monoplane designed by Philipp Steinbach and produced by XtremeAir in Germany. The aircraft is built for unlimited-class aerobatic competition and features an all-composite airframe with a high power-to-weight ratio. The S...

The Zlín Z-50LA is a refined Czechoslovak competition variant of the Z-50L, retaining Lycoming power while incorporating structural and handling improvements.

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 Zlín Z-526A Akrobat is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft developed in Czechoslovakia by Moravan Otrokovice as a derivative of the Z-526 two-seat trainer. It features a low-wing monoplane design and a Walter M-137AZ six-cylinder engine, and was used for advanced competition aerobatics during the C...

The Sukhoi Su-31M is a monoplane aerobatic aircraft developed by Russian aerospace firm Sukhoi. It’s notable for incorporating a pilot ejection system into its 1990s design, enhancing safety during high-performance maneuvers. Primarily intended for competitive aerobatics and airshows, the Su-31M is...

The Yakovlev Yak-55 is a Soviet monoplane designed for competitive aerobatics. Developed in 1981, it achieved significant success with Soviet teams winning international championships. Its nimble handling and responsive controls made it popular among pilots seeking performance in aerial maneuvers an...

The Pitts S-1-11B Super Stinker is a high-performance biplane designed specifically for aerobatic flight. Its powerful engine and aerodynamic design allow for extreme maneuverability, achieving roll rates exceeding 300 degrees per second. This aircraft is primarily used by experienced pilots seeking...

The Mudry CAP 230 is a single-seat monoplane designed for aerobatics and competitive flying. Developed in 1985 as a modified version of the French Air Force’s CAP 21, it gained recognition for its exceptional maneuverability and unlimited performance capabilities. It's primarily used by experienced...

The XtremeAir Sbach 300 is a single-seat monoplane designed for aerobatic competition. Constructed primarily of carbon fiber, this German aircraft gained prominence through its success in national unlimited competitions, securing titles in 2006 and 2007. It’s particularly useful for pilots seeking a...

The Zlín Z-50L is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft developed in Czechoslovakia by Moravan Otrokovice. Introduced in the 1970s, the aircraft was specifically engineered for competitive aerobatics. It is a low-wing monoplane distinguished by its robust airframe, retractable tailwheel, and a Lycoming p...

The Staudacher S-300E is an American single-seat experimental aerobatic monoplane designed and built by aircraft builder Jon Staudacher. It is constructed using composite materials to achieve the high strength-to-weight ratio required for extreme flight maneuvers. The aircraft is primarily utilized...