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.

Model 3
Model 3 on display
Role Amphibious light sport aircraft
Manufacturer MVP.Aero Inc.
Designer Mike Van Staagen
Introduction 2014
Status Under development
Unit cost
US $169,000 Experimental - $189,000 S-LSA[1]

The company has its design and engineering team in Duluth, Minnesota, with management and administration based in Minneapolis.[2] In January 2016 it was announced that the plane will be built in Brunswick, Maine.[3]

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.[4] 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.[5][6][7]

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.[7]

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.[8]

Variants
Model 3 E-AB
Model 3 E-LSA
Model 3 S-LSA

Specifications (MVP Model 3)

Data from Company[4]

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

References
  1. "First LSA Triphib". Sport Aviation: 14. September 2014.
  2. "MVP - About Us". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  3. "'Flying boat' maker lands in Brunswick". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  4. "MVP Model 3". Archived from the original on 1 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. James Wynbrandt (28 July 2014). "MVP.aero announces new LSA triphibian". Airventue Today. p. 12.
  6. "MVP Amphib Adds Versatility". Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  7. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 69. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  8. Stephen Pope (July 2014). "MVP Amphibian Offers Ultimate Versatility". Flyingmag.com.
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