Vervoost FV-3 Delphin explained
The
Vervoost FV-3 Delphin (English:
Dolphin) is a German
ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Vervoost Leichtflugzeuge of
Sinzig. It was first flown on 19 November 2009 and introduced at the
AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.
[1] [2] [3] Design and development
The FV-3 was originally designed as a research aircraft, but is also offered as a commercial model that complies with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-tandem enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1] [2]
The aircraft fuselage is made from welded steel tubing, with the aft part covered in doped aircraft fabric and the forward part covered in carbon fibre panels. Its 9.361NaN1 span wing is made from carbon fibre and has an area of 11.92m2 and mounts large flaps. The wings are designed like glider wings and are easily removed, while the tailplane folds to allow ground transportation or storage. The standard engine available is the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[1] [2]
Variants
- FV-3
Microlight version[1] [2]
- FV-3F
Research version, with a second generator for flight instrumentation and equipment[4] Notes and References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 83. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011.
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 87. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
- Web site: Willkommen auf unserer Webseite . Vlflugzeuge.de . 2009-11-19 . 2012-09-11.
- Web site: FV3-F . Vlflugzeuge.de . 2012-09-11.
