MVP Model 3
The MVP Model 3 is a prototype American "triphibian" light-sport aircraft, displayed in mockup form in 2014. The aircraft is under development by MVP.Aero Inc. of Delaware.
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Role | Amphibious light sport aircraft |
Manufacturer | MVP.Aero Inc. |
Designer | Mike Van Staagen |
Introduction | 2014 |
Status | Under development |
The company has its design and engineering team in Duluth, Minnesota, with management and administration based in Minneapolis.[1] In January 2016 it was announced that the plane will be built in Brunswick, Maine.[2]
Design and development
The MVP 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.[3] The aircraft is a two-seats in side-by-side configuration with a pusher propeller and folding wings, which are constructed with carbon-fiber composite spars and covered with fabric. The balance of the airframe is constructed from a combination of carbon fiber and fiberglass. Electric thrusters help the aircraft manoeuvre in the water.[4][5][6]
The design allows the canopy to be raised on a four bar system to sit above the engine cowling. This leaves the cockpit area open for fishing from and can also allow mounting of a tent for camping, with the floor panels inserted. With the canopy fully open the engine can still be run for water maneuvering.[6]
The Model 3's lead designer, Mike Van Staagen, is a former Cirrus Aircraft engineer who played a key role in the design and development of the Cirrus Vision SF50 personal jet, as well as the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 composite light aircraft.[7]
Variants
- Model 3 E-AB
- Model 3 E-LSA
- Model 3 S-LSA
Specifications (MVP Model 3)
Data from Company[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m) wings extended, 8.1 m (26 ft 7 in) 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
- Vickers Aircraft Wave
- ATOL 650 LSA
- ICON A5
- LISA Akoya
- Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey
- Osprey 2
- Quikkit Glass Goose
References
- "MVP - About Us". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- "'Flying boat' maker lands in Brunswick". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- "MVP Model 3". Archived from the original on 1 August 2014. 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.
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 69. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- Stephen Pope (July 2014). "MVP Amphibian Offers Ultimate Versatility". Flyingmag.com.