Capable of a 420 degree per second roll rate and a 3,700 foot per minute climb rate, it has been flown to victory on the international Unlimited aerobatics circuit several times since the mid-1990s and all 5 Red Bull Air Race Champions were flying it. On the other hand, Edge 540 was made as user-friendly and maintenance free as possible.

Wingspan.....7.42m
Wing Area.....9.1m²
Length..... 6.27m
Height.....2.87m
Empty Weight.....531kg
Cruise @ 75%.....180 kts
Max Aerobatic.....703kg
Max Gross.....1800 lbs
Fuel Capacity (Fuse. tank).....19 gal
Wing tanks.....42 gal
Vne.....230 kts
Va.....170 kts
Vs @ 1500#.....51 kts
      @ 1800#.....61 kts
Climb Rate@ 1500#.....3,700 ft/min
Roll Rate.....420 deg/sec
G Rating.....+-12 G @ 1550#
Engine.....Modified Lycoming IO-540 (340 hp)
Propeller.....Hartzell HC-C3YR-4AX