Corvus Racer 540
Corvus Hungary LLC · Hungary · first flew 2010 · light aircraft
The Corvus Racer 540 is a Hungarian-designed high-performance aerobatic and racing monoplane capable of sustained unlimited aerobatics. It features composite construction and a powerful piston engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Composite construction with sleek fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-performance unlimited aerobatic monoplane
- Single-seat low-wing racer with the cockpit set well aft
- Composite construction with sleek fuselage
Identified by its sleek low-wing monoplane shape, short fuselage, and racing-optimised canopy; wing is tapered with rounded tips and the aircraft sits low to the ground on a wide-track undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Corvus Racer 540 has a length of 6.57 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.4 m (24 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed by Corvus Hungary LLC and first flown in 2010, the Racer 540 was developed to compete in air racing and aerobatic competitions. It represents a modern approach to purpose-built unlimited-category aerobatic aircraft.
Variants
The baseline Racer 540 is the primary variant; refinements have been made to airframe and powerplant installations over time.
Where you'll see it
The Corvus Racer 540 operates in competition aerobatics and air racing, primarily in Europe.
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