Extra Aircraft Extra 300 Lp vs Extra Aircraft Extra 330 Sc vs Extra Aircraft Extra Ng

The Extra 300 LP and Extra 330 SC are both purpose-built aerobatic competition aircraft, typically flown as single-seat machines (the 300 family also exists in two-seat variants, but the common 300 LP aerobatic configuration is single-seat). Their “category” is therefore best described as high-performance aerobatic/sport rather than cross-country transport. In range, both are broadly similar and relatively modest, optimized for short aerobatic sorties rather than long legs; the 330 SC may be slightly more constrained in practical cross-country use because it prioritizes extreme performance and low weight, though real-world range depends heavily on fuel fit and power settings. Passenger capacity is effectively one person (pilot only) for the single-seat versions, with minimal baggage capability. The Extra NG is a newer-generation aerobatic and training platform, commonly offered as a two-seat aircraft, making its category better described as aerobatic trainer/light sport aircraft with more utility for instruction. It generally provides a more practical cross-country range than the dedicated single-seat competition models and carries two people (pilot plus one passenger or student), though it remains primarily an aerobatic aircraft rather than a travel airplane.