Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD vs Extra 300
The Extra 300 and Game Composites GameBird GB1 are modern unlimited aerobatic two-seaters — the Extra the established metal-and-fabric standard, the GB1 a newer all-carbon design.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2021–2025
- For sale now
- 11
- Median asking
- $312,000
- Range
- $224,000–$437,452
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1996–2021
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD | Extra 300 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 6 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 3 |
| Fatalities | — | 4 |
| % Fatal | — | 50% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD | Extra 300 |
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| Price Range | $455,920 – $606,200 | $224,000 – $437,452 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 200 kts (370 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,200 lbs (998 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD or Extra 300?
Bottom line: Choose the Extra 300 for its huge competition track record, support and resale; choose the GameBird GB1 for modern carbon construction and a wide envelope. Extra = proven/support; GB1 = modern/carbon. ================================================================ # Extra 330 — higher-performance unlimited aerobat ================================================================
Pick the GB1 GAMEBIRD if…
- More inventory — 5 listings vs 1.
Pick the 300 if…
- Budget matters — from $224,000 vs $455,920, you save ~$231,920.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.