Extra Aircraft Extra 300 Lp vs Zivko Edge 540 vs Zivko Edge 540t

The Extra Aircraft Extra 300 LP and the Zivko Edge 540 are both single-seat aerobatic competition airplanes, so their passenger capacity is essentially one pilot with no practical passenger accommodation. The Zivko Edge 540T differs mainly by being a two-seat tandem variant, allowing a second occupant for instruction or demonstration flights, which is its biggest capacity advantage over the other two. By category, all three fit best in the aerobatic/sport (often “experimental” in many jurisdictions) class rather than typical touring or transport roles, and all are optimized for high roll rates and precise maneuvering rather than comfort or payload. On range, none is intended as a long-range cross-country aircraft; typical usable range is generally a few hundred nautical miles depending on fuel configuration and power settings. In broad terms, the Extra 300 LP is often operated with somewhat greater fuel capacity than the single-seat Edge 540, so it may offer slightly more range in typical setups, while the Edge 540T can be comparable but may see a modest range penalty when flown heavier with two occupants.