It has always been stored in a fixed hangar. Never been kept outdoors!
The VL-3TE-915 Evolution is a single-engine composite aircraft with two side-by-side seats. The aircraft is equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear featuring a steerable nose wheel. The fuselage is a carbon shell with integrated carbon/Kevlar seats. The wing is a monospar structure with sandwich skin made of two layers of carbon and special foam. The control surfaces and tail section are constructed in the same manner.
The aircraft is controlled by a dual push-pull control system. Rudder actuation is controlled by cables, and the right elevator trim is trim-linked with two cables. The ailerons and elevator are controlled by a control stick located between the pilot’s and co-pilot’s legs. The rudder is controlled by rudder pedals, while the flaps are manually operated by a control lever located between the pilots on the fuselage main spar.
Basic Technical Specifications
• Wingspan: 8.44 m
• Wing Area: 9.8 m²
• Fuselage Length: 6.2 m
• Width: 1.15 m
• Height: 1.5 m
• Empty Weight (S.E.): 389 kg
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 600 kg
• Maximum Landing Weight: 600 kg
• Maximum Baggage Weight: 15 kg
• Fuel Capacity: 140 liters
Engine Specifications
• Manufacturer: BRP Powertrain GmbH
• Model: Rotax 915 iS
• Power Output:
o Maximum Takeoff: 104 kW / 142 HP
o Maximum Continuous: 99 kW / 135 HP at 5500 RPM
• RPM Limits:
o Maximum Takeoff: 5800 RPM (maximum 5 minutes)
o Maximum Continuous: 5500 RPM
Crew Capacity
• Number of Seats: 2
• Minimum Crew Weight: 60 kg
• Maximum Crew Weight: 200 kg
Takeoff and Landing Performance
• Takeoff Roll: 100 – 180 m
• Takeoff Distance: 290 – 440 m
• Landing Roll: 240 – 330 m
• Landing Distance: 350 – 540 m
IZMIR, Turkey 