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