MVP Model 3
| Model 3 | |
|---|---|
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| Model 3 on display | |
| Role | Amphibious aircraft |
| Manufacturer | MVP.Aero Inc. |
| Designer | Mike Van Staagen |
| Introduction | 2014 |
| Unit cost |
US $169,000 Experimental - $189,000 S-LSA[1] |
The MVP Model 3 is a prototype American "triphibian" aircraft, displayed in mockup form in 2014. The aircraft is under development by MVP.Aero Inc. of Delaware.
Design and development
The Model 3 is designed to operate on land, water, snow and ice. The floor panels can be rearranged to accommodate fishing or camping. The design will be marketed in several versions, including the E-AB, E-LSA, and S-LSA.[2] The aircraft is a two-seats in side-by-side configuration with a pusher propeller and folding wings, which are constructed with carbon-fibre composite spars and covered with fabric. Electric thrusters help the aircraft manoeuvre in the water.[3][4]
Variants
- Model 3 E-AB
- Model 3 E-LSA
- Model 3 S-LSA
Specifications (MVP Model 3)
Data from Company[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m) wings extended, 8.1 m (27 ft) wings folded
- Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)
- Width: 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) wings folded
- Fuel capacity: 26 US gal (22 imp gal; 98 l)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914 horizontally-opposed piston aircraft engine, 115 hp (86 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 104 kn (120 mph; 193 km/h) at sea level
- Stall speed: 41 kn (47 mph; 76 km/h) with full flaps
- Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) at sea level
- Wing loading: 11 lb/sq ft (54 kg/m2)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
- ↑ "First LSA Triphib". Sport Avaiation: 14. September 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "MVP Model 3". http://www.mvp.aero/airplane/''. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ James Wynbrandt (28 July 2014). "MVP.aero announces new LSA triphibian". Airventue Today. p. 12.
- ↑ "MVP Amphib Adds Versatility". Retrieved 29 June 2014.
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