EDGE 540 V2

Juan Velarde’s plane

Made of carbon and composite materials, the Edge 540 is an incredibly precise, controllable, and competitive aircraft. Its high manoeuvrability and power make it one of the pilots’ favourites for the Red Bull Air Race.

Measurements

Length: 6.3 m
Wingspan: 7.44 m
Wing surface area: 9.1 m²
Height: 2.8 m

Weight

Empty weight: Around 524 Kg
In-Flight weight: Approx. 700 Kg

Engine and performance

Engine: Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-540-EXP
Type of engine: six opposing cylinders, 8874cc, air-cooled, prepared for acrobatic flight
Power: 320 hp to 2950 rpm
Roll rate: Up to 420°/second
Climb rate: Up to 3700 feet/minute (1127m/m)
Top speed: Over 230 knots (426 Km/h)
MAX G: Up to 15G
Propeller: Hartzell 3-bladed 7690

Structure

Frame: Steel tubes
Fuselage: Carbon fibre
Fuel tanks: 72 l in the fuselage, 166 l in the wings
Wing desig: Symmetric, unconventional, straight-edged wing made of carbon fibre

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