JMB VL3

Overview

• The VL3 is at the forefront of an entire class of modern European airplanes that combine exceptional speed, range, and flight efficiency. Their superpower is an elegant combination of light and strong composite materials—as well as retractable landing gear and constant-speed propellers that U.S. light sport aircraft rules specifically prohibit. JMB Aircraft claims its Rotax 915-powered VL3 is the quickest with a top cruise of 199 KTAS at 18,000 feet. U.S. buyers of V3Ls must license them in the experimental exhibition category.

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Rotax 915iS, 142 hp

• Propellers

  Woodcomp, 3-blade

• Length

  20 ft 6 in

• Height

  6 ft 7 in

• Wingspan

  27 ft 7 in

• Wing Area

  105 sq ft

• Wing loading

  14.2 lb/sq ft

• Power loading

  10.5 lb/hp

• Cabin Width

  42.25 in

• Empty Weight

  862 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  1,500 lb

• Useful load

  638 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  390 lb

• Fuel capacity

  37 gal

• Baggage capacity

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

  600 ft

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Rate of climb sea level

  2,000 fpm

• Service ceiling

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Landing distance ground roll

  600 ft

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

• Range

  800+ nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

  65 KIAS

• V_Y

  82 KIAS

• V_NE

  183 KIAS

• V_S1

  60 KIAS

• V_SO

  52 KIAS

For more information, contact JMB Aircraft at 635 Nádražní, 565 01 Choceň, Czechia or via jmbaircraft.com

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.