Extra Aircraft Reveals New 330SX Aerobatic Monoplane

Evolutionary design is meant to improve on performance of the company’s championship winning 330SC.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 04:23 PM ET

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The Extra 330SX is designed to outperform its predecessor, the legendary 330SC. [Courtesy: Extra Aircraft]

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Extra Aircraft has revealed its new single-seat aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SX, an evolution of the renowned 330SC model.
The 330SX incorporates several design improvements, including carbon fiber wings, enhanced cooling, faster roll rates, a shorter fuselage for increased agility, and an ergonomically improved cockpit.
It is designed for superior performance across the flight envelope, specifically for aerobatic competition and air show performances.
The aircraft is currently undergoing flight testing, with orders being accepted for deliveries expected to begin around the middle of next year.

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Extra Aircraft, the German company that has designed and manufactured competitive aerobatic airplanes for decades, has revealed its latest model, the Extra 330SX.

The new single-seat monoplane’s wings and empennage are made of carbon fiber and attached to a steel fuselage. The company said its design is an evolution of the Extra 330SC, a renowned aircraft that has won eight world championships.