Zivko Edge 540 v3

Carbon-fiber air race and aerobatic aircraft

Viking 12 emblem
Topside view of the blue Zivko Edge 540 v3 wearing race number 12, banking hard with a smoke trail
The Edge 540 v3 head-on in a knife-edge pass, smoke streaming behind it

Known as Viking 12, this single-seat carbon-fiber 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

Top speed
~265 mph
G limits
±12 g
Roll rate
420 °/sec
Construction
Single-seat carbon fiber
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. He is one of only eight pilots selected worldwide for the 2026 series.

Source: AIR RACE X 2026 pilot announcement

Flown in this demonstration

All demonstrations are flown by Mike Tryggvason.

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