Zivko Edge 540 v3
Carbon composite air race and air show monoplane
Known as Viking 12, this single-seat carbon composite aircraft is one of the most capable aerobatic platforms flying today. Mike competes with it internationally in the Air Race X series, where it is flown at the edge of its considerable performance envelope.
Specifications
- Engine
- 330 hp Lycoming IO-580 Thunderbolt
- Construction
- Single-seat metal tube and carbon composite
- Size
- Wingspan 24 ft 4 inLength 20 ft 7 inHeight 7 ft 9 in
- Speed range
- 0–220 knots
- G limits
- ±12 g
- Roll rate
- 420 °/sec
- Smoke Effects
- White centerline smoke
- Pyrotechnics
- None (daytime only)
- Call sign
- Viking 12
- Series
- Air Race X (international)
Raced as Viking 12
Mike Tryggvason competes in this aircraft in the international Air Race X series as Viking 12 Racing, race number 12. Beginning in 2026, he is one of only eight pilots selected, worldwide, to compete in the series.
Flown in this demonstration
All demonstrations are flown by Mike Tryggvason.
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