XtremeAir Sbach 342
XtremeAir · Germany · first flew 2008 · light aircraft
The XtremeAir Sbach 342 is the two-seat tandem variant of the Sbach 300, sharing the same all-carbon-fibre airframe and Lycoming engine and offering full unlimited aerobatic capability for two.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.67 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat tandem unlimited aerobatic monoplane, all-carbon-fibre
- Bubble canopy over tandem cockpits, aerodynamic spades on ailerons
- Nearly identical silhouette to single-seat Sbach 300
Virtually indistinguishable from the single-seat Sbach 300 in plan view; the tandem twin canopy line with a slightly longer fuselage is the distinguishing feature at close range.
Specifications
- The XtremeAir Sbach 342 has a length of 6.67 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 417 km/h (259 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
First flown in July 2008, the Sbach 342 extended the Sbach 300 concept to training and dual aerobatic use without compromising structural limits or performance. The type quickly attracted buyers among aerobatic schools and competition pilots wishing to train from the back seat.
Variants
The single-seat Sbach 300 is the primary related type; no further variants of the 342 are known.
Where you'll see it
The Sbach 342 is operated by aerobatic flight schools and competition teams in Europe and North America.
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