Extra 300 vs Sukhoi SU-26
The Extra 300 and Sukhoi Su-26/29 are top unlimited aerobatic monoplanes — the Extra the German-built standard, the Sukhoi the powerful Russian radial competitor.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- 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
No active listings right now.
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) | Extra 300 | Sukhoi SU-26 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 6 | 6 |
| Serious | 1 | 1 |
| Fatal | 3 | 2 |
| Fatalities | 4 | 2 |
| % Fatal | 50% | 33% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Extra 300 | Sukhoi SU-26 |
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| Price Range | $224,000 – $437,452 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 1 |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Extra 300 or Sukhoi SU-26?
Bottom line: Choose the Extra 300 for build quality, parts/support and proven competition pedigree; choose the Sukhoi for raw radial power and a distinctive feel (verify parts/support). Extra = support/ pedigree; Sukhoi = power/character.
Pick the 300 if…
Pick the SU-26 if…
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