Extra EA-400
The Extra 400 is a fast pressurised composite single designed for serious cross-country travel. Its turbocharged engine, retractable gear, and sleek low wing allowed it to cruise at altitudes normally associated with much larger aircraft. Production was limited, making it a rare German alternative to American high-performance singles.
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Did you know?
Extra built the 400 for cross-country touring, an unusual departure for a manufacturer better known for competition aerobatic aircraft.
Specifications
| Length | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| Height | 2.5 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 5 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.9 t |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 230 kt (426 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 57 kt (106 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 21,000 ft (6,401 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,070 ft/min (5.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 520 m (1,706 ft) |
| Landing distance | 550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 680 l |
| Engines | 1x Continental TSIO-550 |
| Units built | 27 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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