Extra 200
Extra Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1994 · light aircraft
The Extra 200 is a side-by-side two-seat aerobatic monoplane from Extra Flugzeugbau, designed to offer the aerobatic performance of the Extra 300 series in a format where instructor and student sit alongside each other. It is used for advanced aerobatic training and competition.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Narrower fuselage than the Extra 300, with side-by-side seating giving a wider cockpit |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Side-by-side two-seat aerobatic monoplane with low tapered wing
- Narrower fuselage than the Extra 300, with side-by-side seating giving a wider cockpit
- Bubble canopy and conventional taildragger undercarriage
Identified by the side-by-side seating under a wide bubble canopy — the cockpit is noticeably wider than the Extra 300 tandem. The same tapered low wing and conventional tail as the Extra 300, but the fuselage is wider abreast of the wing.
Specifications
- The Extra 200 has a length of 7.12 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (side-by-side).
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History
First flown in 1994, the Extra 200 was designed to fill the niche for a high-performance side-by-side aerobatic trainer, appealing to operators who preferred the instructional advantages of side-by-side seating over the Extra 300's tandem layout.
Variants
The Extra 200 is the single production version; modifications are typically limited to engine specifications and avionics. The design sits between the Extra 300 tandem and the lighter Extra 230 in the Extra family.
Where you'll see it
Operated by aerobatic training schools in Germany and across Europe; a handful are on the UK G-register used for both competition preparation and airshow display.
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