XtremeAir Sbach 300
XtremeAir · Germany · first flew 2006 · light aircraft
The XtremeAir Sbach 300 is a German single-seat unlimited aerobatic aircraft built entirely from carbon-fibre composite, first flown in May 2006.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- All-carbon-fibre single-seat unlimited aerobatic monoplane
- Bubble canopy, full-span ailerons with aerodynamic spades
- Roll rate exceeding 450 degrees per second
The very short, stubby fuselage, full-span ailerons fitted with prominent aerodynamic spades, and the large bubble canopy are immediate identifiers on the ground or in the air.
Specifications
- The XtremeAir Sbach 300 has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed by XtremeAir GmbH at Cochstedt/Hecklingen, the Sbach 300 was designed to compete at the highest level of international aerobatic competition. Its all-composite airframe kept weight low while the Lycoming IO-580 provided ample power for vertical manoeuvres.
Variants
The two-seat tandem Sbach 342 followed in 2008, sharing the same airframe concept and engine.
Where you'll see it
The Sbach 300 has been flown by top aerobatic competitors worldwide, including multiple World Aerobatic Championship participants.
Related aircraft
- XtremeAir Sbach 342
- Arion Lightning
- Cessna 162 Skycatcher
- Challenger 605
- Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser
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