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EA-260

Extra Flugzeugbau · Aerobatic · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

EA-260 — Aerobatic
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The Extra EA-260 is a hand-built, single-seat aerobatic aircraft derived from the Extra 230 and first flown in 1986. Designed by aerobatic pilot Walter Extra based on the layout of the Extra 230, the Extra 260 is a higher performance version of its predecessor with 60% more power and 18% increase in weight. The first EA-260 was flown by Patty Wagstaff to victory in two U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, in 1991 and 1992, and then retired to the Smithsonian Institution when she obtained an Extra 300S.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Aerobatic
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Extra Flugzeugbau
Service Entry
1986
Produced
1
Engine
1× 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Thrust / Power
320 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
25
Empty Weight (lb)
1151
MTOW (lb)
1715
Max Speed (mph)
252