Zivko EDGE 540
Aerobatic Aircraft
The Zivko EDGE 540 is a single-engine one- or two-seat aerobatic aircraft produced by the American manufacturer Zivko Aeronautics. The EDGE 540-T is the two-seat variant.
Crew | 1 | |
Passengers | 1 |
Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
Engine Model | Lycoming AEIO-540-EXP Thunderbolt | |
Engine Power | 254 kW | 340 hp |
Speed | 426 km/h | 230 kts 265 mph |
Rate of climb | 1128 m/min | 3700 ft/min |
Empty Weight | 531 kg | 1.170 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 817 kg | 1.800 lbs |
Wing Span | 7,43 m | 24 ft 5 in |
Wing Area | 9,1 m² | 98 ft² |
Length | 6,30 m | 20 ft 8 in |
Height | 2,80 m | 9 ft 2 in |
First Flight | 1993 | |
Production Status | in production |
ICAO Code | EDGE | |
Data for (Version) | Zivko EDGE 540 |
[Photo-ID: 12348] © Karsten Palt 2016-04-10 | |
![]() | Zivko Edge 540 Reg.: N540KC c/n: 10 Prototype, flown by Kirby Chambliss |
EAA AirVenture Museum [Oshkosh, WI] |
[Photo-ID: 7419] © Karsten Palt 2013-09-07 | |
![]() | Zivko Edge 540 Reg.: N540MD c/n: 0043 |
Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2013 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)] |