Extra Aircraft Extra Ng vs Zivko Edge 540

The Extra Aircraft Extra NG and the Zivko Edge 540 are both purpose-built aerobatic competition airplanes, so their “category” is essentially high-performance, single-engine, unlimited-class aerobatic aircraft rather than cross-country touring aircraft. In terms of range, the Extra NG is generally configured to support longer aerobatic practice and ferry legs, typically offering somewhat more usable range depending on fuel configuration and power management, while the Edge 540 is optimized even more aggressively for minimum weight and maximum agility, which often translates to a shorter practical range between fuel stops. Passenger capacity is effectively the same for the common competition variants: both are typically single-seat aircraft designed for one pilot, not for carrying passengers. Some Extra-family aircraft exist in two-seat training configurations, but the Extra NG and the Edge 540 as they are most commonly referenced in top-level aerobatics are primarily single-seat machines focused on maneuverability, power-to-weight ratio, and structural capability rather than payload or cabin comfort.