MVP Model 3

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MVP Model 3 prototype on display
Role Amphibious light sport aircraft
Manufacturer MVP.aero
DesignerMike Van Staagen
Introduction2014
StatusCancelled

The MVP Model 3 was a prototype American "triphibian" light-sport aircraft, displayed in mockup form in 2014. The aircraft was under development by MVP.AERO Inc. (sometimes styled MVP.aero). [1] Its developer has since ceased operations. [2]

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The company was incorporated in Delaware in 2011 by father and son Darrell and Michael Lynds and friend Steve Pugh. Its design and engineering team, led by Mike Van Staagen, was based in Duluth, Minnesota, with management and administration in Minneapolis. [1] In January 2016, it was announced that the plane would be built in Brunswick, Maine. [3] Although, by February 2022, the program had been cancelled. [2]

Design and development

The MVP Model 3 was designed to operate on land, water, snow and ice. The floor panels were intended to be rearranged to accommodate fishing or camping. The design would be marketed in several versions, including the E-AB, E-LSA, and S-LSA. [4] The aircraft was a two-seater in side-by-side configuration with a pusher propeller and folding wings, which were to be constructed with carbon-fiber composite spars and covered with fabric. The balance of the airframe was constructed from a combination of carbon fiber and fiberglass. Electric thrusters helped the aircraft maneuver in the water. [5] [6] [7]

The design allowed the canopy to be raised on a four bar system to sit above the engine cowling. This left 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 was intended to still 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] Cirrus co-founder Alan Klapmeier served on the company's advisory board. [9]

Variants

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

Specifications (MVP Model 3)

Data from MVP Aero [4]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. 1 2 "MVP - About Us". Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 Mercedes Streeter (8 February 2022). "This Plane Tried To Be A Camper And A Fishing Boat At The Same Time". Jalopnik.
  3. ↑ "'Flying boat' maker lands in Brunswick". 22 January 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  4. 1 2 "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. 1 2 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.
  9. ↑ "MVP Aero developing light sport amphib". AOPA. 2014-07-27. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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