Aerobatic aircraft are speed airplanes that are heavier than typical air aircraft which are used to perform aerobatic stunts mainly for competitions and flight exhibitions. Here are five interesting modern aerobatic aircraft, every airborne aficionado should consider.
- Corvus Racer 540
Designed and created by the Hungarian Corvus Aircraft Ltd, the Corvus Racer 540 is built as a low wing aircraft with a single seat. The aircraft has a high-performance aerobatic efficiency with a cruising speed of about 193mph (310 km/h) on a power capacity of 325 hp (242 KW).
The Corvus Racer which started as a contract initiative for Peter Besenyei with RedBull in 2007 was designed by Andras Volocsuk for the purpose of air racing. With emphasis were laid on the airframe, this easy to control aerobatic aircraft has got one of the best improved aerodynamic efficiency.
- KAI T-50 Golden Eagle
T-50B, TA-50, and FA-50 are powerful aerobatic aircraft which are developed series of the South Korean KAI T-50 Golden Eagle. As a member of the South Korean supersonic advanced trainers, the Kai T-50 Golden Eagle is the country’s first indigenous supersonic aircraft which was developed in the late 90s and flown for the first time in 2002. It is one of the world’s latest supersonic trainers versions. With a length of about 43.1ft, the KAI-50 is built for a crew of 2 members. It flies at a maximum speed of 1,640 km/h.
- Rud Aero RA-3
Produced by Rud Aero, the RA-3 is an indigenous American aerobatic training aircraft which was first introduced in 2013. With a crew sitting arrangement of 2 flight members, the aircraft is built to fly on a single engine. Its whole constructive work is built with carbon fiber with a low wing configuration and a tricycle gear. The Rud Aero RA-3 is built to fly on a 3-bladed MT propeller spinning at constant speed. It has a fuel capacity of 170 liters with a maximum speed of 241 km/h.
- Pitts Model 12
Commonly known as the Pitts Monster, the Pitts Model 12 is a high-performance acrobatic aircraft manufactured by Jim Kimball Enterprises. This “Macho Stinker” was designed by Curtis Pitts as a biplane with fabric covered wings. It is built for a capacity of 2 flight crew members with a 3-bladed MT Propellers and a gross weight of about 1,021 kg. It has a total cruise speed of 274 km/h and a climbing rate of 2,900 ft/min with a fuel capacity of 54 gallons.
- MX Aircraft MX2
Produced by MX Aircraft, the MX2 is a tandem sports aircraft built with carbon fiber for a flight crew of 2 members. The MX2 is commonly associated with the annual Red Bull Air Race World competition. It first flew in May 2002 as a modified version of G-202. It is built to fly on a 3 bladed tractor propeller that is powered by a flat-six piston engine of 260 hp. The MX 2 flies on a maximum speed of 253 mph
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