The Race Plane
Zivko Edge 540 V3
MHR Edition
Designed and manufactured by Zivko Aeronautics in the USA, this is the latest version of the most successful raceplane used in the Red Bull Air Race. Built around a steel tubular frame, the Edge 540 V3 is extremely light and durable.
WING DESIGN: Symmetric, carbon fibre
LENGTH: 6.3 metres
WINGSPAN: 7.44 metres
ROLL RATE: 420 degrees/second
CLIMB RATE: 3,700 feet/minute
TOP SPEED: 230 knots (425.97km/h)
MAXIMUM G: +/- 12G