Jmb Aircraft VL-3 Evolution Turbine
The JMB VL-3 Evolution Turbine is a very fast Czech light aircraft powered by a turboprop instead of the usual piston engine. Its retractable gear, small low wing, and smooth composite fuselage give it performance unusual for its lightweight category. The turbine version is far rarer than the already specialised piston VL-3.
Did you know?
The VL-3 Evolution Turbine swaps the standard model's piston engine for a small turboprop, a rare choice in this ultralight-adjacent class.
Specifications
| Length | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Height | 2.2 m (7 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Range | 1,000 NM (1,852 km) |
| Maximum speed | 260 kt (482 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Engines | 1x Turbotech TP-R90 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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