Pitts S-2B vs Extra 300
The Extra 300 and Pitts S-2 are premier two-seat aerobatic aircraft — the Extra a high-performance mid-wing monoplane, the Pitts the classic competition biplane.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 1
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1989–1989
- 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) | Pitts S-2B | Extra 300 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 23 | 6 |
| Serious | 3 | 1 |
| Fatal | 7 | 3 |
| Fatalities | 11 | 4 |
| % Fatal | 30% | 50% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Pitts S-2B | Extra 300 |
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| Price Range | — | $224,000 – $437,452 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 152 kts (282 km/h) | — |
| Range | 277 nm (513 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,625 lbs (737 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Pitts S-2B or Extra 300?
Bottom line: Choose the Extra 300 for higher roll rate, better visibility and modern unlimited-monoplane performance; choose the Pitts S-2 for classic biplane character, lower cost and snappy handling. Extra = monoplane performance/visibility; Pitts = biplane character/value.
Pick the S-2B if…
Pick the 300 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.