Extra EA-400

The Extra EA-400 is a six-seat single-engined aircraft produced by the Extra Aircraft. The EA-400 is piston engined, while the Extra EA-500 is turboprop-powered derivitive.

Design and development

Started by Walter Extra, the company has been manufacturing aerobatic airplanes almost exclusively with their latest products being the Extra EA-300 series. This changed with the introduction of the EA-400. It was a cross-country airplane with many exclusive features including carbon fiber construction, pressurized cabin, high strut less wing, and seating for six. Despite the capabilities of the airplane, its $1 million dollar cost and a weak market saw slow sales.

pecifications (Extra EA-400)

aircraft specifications

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loaded weight main= 4,409 lbs
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useful load main= 1,610 lb
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engine (prop)= Teledyne Continental TSIOL-550-C Voyager
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cruise speed main= 226 KTAS
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* Extra EA-500

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References

* [http://easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/c/doc/Design_Appro/Aircrafts/TC_A_011_Extra_EA400.pdf EASA Type Certificate for EA 400 and EA 400-500]

External links

* [http://www.extraaircraft.com/ea400.asp Extra EA-400 official page]