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Airplane VL-3 SPRINT
The plane has been certified according to regulation VL-2 of Light Aircraft Association of the Czech Republic for maximum take-off weight of 450 kg for the version without and 472,5 kg with a rescue system
Harmonious aerodynamic shape and excellent flying performance make the plane suitable for touring and recreational flying.
The plane is a holder of three world speed records over a straight 15/25 km course in category RAL2.
Dimensions and performance
Limit of maximum take-off weight (MTOW) depends on configuration and according to which regulation the airplane is to be put into service.
| Wing span | 8,44 m | 27.7 ft |
| Length | 6,24 m | 20.5 ft |
| Height | 2,05 m | 6.7 ft |
| Wing area | 9,77 m 2 | 105 ft 2 |
| Stalling speed | 65 km/h | 35 kts |
| Maximum speed at horizontal flight | 280 km/h | 151 kts |
| Cruising speed | 210-270 km/h | 113-145 kts |
| Never to exceed speed VNE | 300 km/h | 162 kts |
| Engine output (Rotax 912 ULS) |
73,5 kW | 100 hp |
| Climb capability | 6 m/s | 1200 ft/min |
| Fuel consumption | 8 – 12 l/h | 2 – 3 gal/h |
| Fuel tanks volume | 90 l | 24 gal |
| M TOW (Depending on the version) |
450-472-560 kg | 992-1040-1235 lb |