Extra 330 vs Xtremeair XA42
The XtremeAir XA42 and Extra 330 are top carbon-composite unlimited aerobatic two-seaters.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 15
- Model years available
- 2008–2024
- For sale now
- 4
- Model years available
- 2010–2014
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Extra 330 | Xtremeair XA42 |
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| Price Range | $321,500 – $384,800 | $220,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 315 HP | 315 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 165 kts (306 km/h) | 165 kts (306 km/h) |
| Range | 415 nm (769 km) | 600 nm (1,111 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,095 lbs (950 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 750 lbs (340 kg) | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Extra 330 or Xtremeair XA42?
Bottom line: Both are elite modern aerobats — choose by handling feel, support and price. The Extra 330 has the larger competition fleet/support and resale; the XA42 (Sbach) offers a strong carbon airframe and wide envelope. Extra = fleet/support; XA42 = carbon/envelope.
Pick the 330 if…
Pick the XA42 if…
- Budget matters — from $220,000 vs $321,500, you save ~$101,500.
- Longer range — 600 nm vs 415 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.