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The Zivko Edge 540 manufactured by Zivko Aeronautics is a highly aerobatic aircraft. Capable of a 420 degree per second roll rate and a 3,700 foot per minute climb rate, it has been flown to victory on the international Unlimited aerobatics circuit several times since the mid-1990s. A tandem-seat version is sold as the Edge 540T.
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| Edge 540 | |
|---|---|
| Zivko Edge 540 flying across Langley Park in Perth, Western Australia | |
| General information | |
| Type | Competition aerobatic and racing aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Zivko Aeronautics |
| History | |
| First flight | 1996 |
The Zivko Edge 540 is the most common aircraft used in the Red Bull Air Race World Series.
Data from Edge 540 Aerobatic Aircraft[1]
General characteristics
Performance
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