The Extra 200 (Type EA-200) is a two-seat, tandem arrangement, low-wing aerobatic monoplane with conventional (

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) landing gear fully capable of Unlimited category

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, built by

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. Designed by

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, it was introduced to the

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market in

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. The Extra 200 is slightly smaller than the

Extra 300 The Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 is a two-seat aerobatic monoplane capable of Unlimited category competition. It was designed in 1987 by Walter Extra, a German aerobatic pilot, and built by Extra Flugzeugbau. Design and development Design of the ...

, and is powered by a 200 hp (149 kW) rather than the

's 300 hp (224 kW)

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making it a great choice for those on a restricted budget. It offers the flying characteristics of the EA-300, is capable of all unlimited maneuvers, and makes a great all-round training/sports aerobatic aircraft.

Design

The Extra 200 is based on the design of the

, and the two aircraft share many similarities. The Extra 200 has a

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(4130) tube fuselage covered in

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and fabric with a carbon/glass hybrid composite

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(i.e., the tail assembly, including the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, elevators, and rudder), and a bubble canopy. The

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wings have a

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composite spar with fiberglass skins and an integral fuel tank. A symmetrical

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, mounted with a zero angle of incidence, provides equal performance in both upright and inverted flight. The landing gear is fixed

style with composite main legs and fiberglass wheel pants. The

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d powerplant is a

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-A1E that produces 200 horsepower (149 kW), and it is equipped with a 3-bladed constant-speed MTV-12-B-C/C 183-17e propeller made of laminated wood encased in glass-fiber reinforced plastic. The Extra 200 is stressed for ±10 G with one person on board and ±8 G with two, and has an

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certified load factor in the US to ±10 G.

Background

In the late 1990s, the Extra 200 was considerably less expensive, at $170,000 (1996 new), versus the

L's price of $235,000 (1996 new). The Extra 200 is now back in limited production (2007) after a hiatus in which

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focused on the development of the

Extra EA-500 The Extra EA-500 is a six-seat single-engined high wing turboprop aircraft designed by the Extra Aircraft company. During 2015 a decision was made to end production. Design and development Started by Walter Extra, the company has been manufactu ...

whose costs of development forced the company into bankruptcy. With new ownership, the company is again producing a range of aerobatic aircraft including the EA-200. The base price is $225,000 as of 2007.

Specifications (Extra 200 EA-200)

Data from flugzeuginfo.net

General characteristics

* Crew: one pilot or two in tandem * Capacity: two pilots * Length: 6.80 m (22 ft 4 in) * Wingspan: 7.50 m (24 ft 7 in) * Airfoil: symmetrical * Height: 2.56 m (8 ft 5 in) * Wing area: 10.4 m² (112 ft²) * Empty: 540 kg (1,190 lb) * Loaded: 800 kg (1770 lb) (two pilot aerobatic configuration) * Maximum takeoff: 870 kg (1,914 lb) * Powerplant:

-A1E, 149 kW (200 hp) * FAA/EASA Certified Load Factor: ±10 G with one person on board

Performance

* Never Exceed Speed: 396 km/h, 217 kn (248 mph) * Maneuvering Speed: 154 kn * Stall Speed: 53-59 kn * Range: * Service ceiling: 4,573 m (15,000 ft) * Rate of climb: 686 m/min (2,250 ft/min) * Wing loading: 83,65 kg/m² ( 17,09 lb/ft²) * Power/Mass: 0,1713 kW/kg ( 0,1045 hp/lb)

References

External links

Manufacturer's Website—Specifications, addresses of the company dealers, pictures and movies.

Service Manual — Provides information necessary for servicing, maintaining, and repair of the EA-200.

Pilots Information Handbook: This document is a "generic" version of the EA-200 Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and it allows a pilot to study specific aircraft attributes and procedures without removing the regulatory document from the aircraft. {{DEFAULTSORT:Extra Ea-200 Extra aircraft, EA-200 1990s German sport aircraft Aerobatic aircraft Low-wing aircraft Single-engined tractor aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1996 Conventional landing gear