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Extra Aircraft Extra 300 Lp vs Extra Aircraft Extra 330 Lt

The Extra 300 LP and Extra 330 LT are both German-made, high-performance aerobatic aircraft, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Extra 300 LP is best characterized as a single-seat, unlimited-aerobatics competition and training platform, optimized for precision and crisp handling with relatively straightforward operating needs. The Extra 330 LT is a newer, more powerful development aimed at top-tier aerobatics with even higher performance margins and energy retention, often chosen for advanced competition flying and demonstration work. In range terms, neither aircraft is designed for long cross-country travel; both prioritize aerobatic capability over fuel capacity and cruise efficiency. Typical practical range for either model is in the “short ferry” category—generally a few hundred nautical miles depending on power settings, reserves, and installed fuel—so differences are usually operational rather than transformative. Passenger capacity is essentially the same in everyday use: both are single-seat aircraft (pilot only). While some Extra 300 variants are two-seat trainers, the 300 LP is the single-seat version, and the 330 LT is likewise configured for one occupant.

SpecExtra Aircraft Extra 300 LPExtra Aircraft Extra 330 LT
Summary
Total Seats22
Flight RulesVFRVFR
ManufacturerExtra AircraftExtra Aircraft
Aircraft NameExtra 330 LPExtra 330 LT
CertificationExperimentalEASA Certified
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)640602
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gyro / AnalogAspen Evolution 1000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190205
Cabin
Total Seats22
ConfigurationTandemTandem
Engine
FADECNoNo
ModelAEIO-540-L1B5AEIO-580-B1A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)14001400
Horsepower300315
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines11
Usable Fuel (gal)49.455.2
Fuel Capacity (gal)49.958.4
Fuel Capacity - Aero (gal)17.717.7
Dimensions
Length (ft)22.723
Wingspan (ft)26.326.3
Overall Height (ft)8.58.5