Extra EA 200

The entry-level aerobatic aircraft built for foundational training

Overview

Extra Germany 1996–Present $250,000

The Extra EA 200 is a two-seat aerobatic aircraft designed for primary and intermediate aerobatic instruction. Developed to offer Extra handling characteristics at lower cost, it provides an accessible introduction to competition flying. The aircraft emphasizes durability and control harmony.

Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Lycoming AEIO-360-A1E
Engine type
Piston
Power
200 hp · 149 kW
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
—
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
—
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
4,250 lb  ·  1,900 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
550 lb  ·  250 kg
Fuel capacity
Max cruise speed
214 kt  ·  246 mph  ·  396 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
—
Fuel burn
21.71 nm/gal  ·  10.62 km/L
Ceiling
—
Rate of climb
—
Takeoff distance
780 ft  ·  240 m
Landing distance
750 ft  ·  230 m
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Operational Context

Extra EA 200 — two-seat basic aerobatic aircraft

The EA 200 was introduced in the 1990s as a simpler and less powerful companion to the EA 300 series. It retained composite construction and a steel tube fuselage structure while reducing engine power and overall operating costs. The aircraft was aimed at flight schools and private pilots entering aerobatics.

Powered by a Lycoming AEIO-360 piston engine producing approximately 200 horsepower, the EA 200 cruises at around 155 knots (285 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 2,000 pounds (910 kg). The airframe is stressed for aerobatic limits typically around plus or minus 8 g.

The EA 200 is widely used for upset recovery training and entry-level aerobatic competition. Its predictable handling and lower fuel consumption make it attractive to training operators. The aircraft serves as a stepping stone toward higher-performance unlimited aerobatic designs.