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Extra Aircraft Extra 300 Lp vs Extra Aircraft Extra 330 Lt vs Extra Aircraft Extra 330 Sc

The Extra 300 LP, Extra 330 LT, and Extra 330 SC are all high-performance aerobatic aircraft, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Extra 300 LP is best described as a proven single-seat aerobatic and competition platform, optimized for precision flying rather than travel. The Extra 330 LT is generally positioned as a two-seat aerobatic aircraft suitable for advanced training, aerobatic instruction, and dual demonstration flying, making it the most passenger-capable of the three. The Extra 330 SC is a single-seat, top-tier unlimited-class aerobatic machine focused on maximum performance and competitive capability. In practical category terms, the 300 LP and 330 SC are primarily single-seat competition aircraft, while the 330 LT is the dual-seat trainer and display variant. Range across all three is relatively limited compared with touring aircraft because they are aerobatic-focused, with the 330 LT often offering the most practical cross-country flexibility due to training and ferry use, while the single-seat models tend to be used in shorter profiles. Passenger capacity is one in the 300 LP and 330 SC, and two in the 330 LT.

SpecExtra Aircraft Extra 300 LPExtra Aircraft Extra 330 LTExtra Aircraft Extra 330 SC
Summary
Total Seats221
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerExtra AircraftExtra AircraftExtra Aircraft
Aircraft NameExtra 330 LPExtra 330 LTExtra 330 SC
CertificationExperimentalEASA CertifiedEASA Certified
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)640602627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gyro / AnalogAspen Evolution 1000Gyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190205200
Cabin
Total Seats221
ConfigurationTandemTandemTandem
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelAEIO-540-L1B5AEIO-580-B1AAEIO-580-B1A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)140014001400
Horsepower300315315
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines111
Usable Fuel (gal)49.455.258.4
Fuel Capacity (gal)49.958.459.9
Fuel Capacity - Aero (gal)17.717.726.7
Dimensions
Length (ft)22.72322.1
Wingspan (ft)26.326.324.5
Overall Height (ft)8.58.58.4