JMB VL3 Aircraft under $300,000
17 used JMB VL3 aircraft for sale under $300,000 · $148K – $295K · updated 6 hours ago
About the JMB VL3
The JMB VL3 is one of the fastest two-seat ultralight/LSA aircraft made — an all-composite, low-wing retractable with the turbocharged Rotax 915iS that combines remarkable cruise speed with low fuel burn. Engine variants (912iS, 914, 915iS and the Evolution) tune performance, and the clean composite airframe and retractable gear make it the speed-and-efficiency benchmark of its class.
JMB VL3 Specifications
Model specThe JMB VL3 is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 151 kt (280 km/h), a range of 1,080 nm (2,000 km).
17 JMB VL3 For Sale
Browse all 17 listings →There are currently 17 used JMB VL3 for sale, ranging from $148,852 to $295,656, with a median asking price of $216,932.
JMB VL3 Variants
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JMB VL3 Price & Cost
How much does a JMB VL3 cost? Used VL3 prices: $148K – $295K, average $221K (median $216K), across 17 priced of 17 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
JMB VL3 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $154,622 (2016 models) · highest around $346,500 (2022). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used JMB VL3
When buying a JMB VL3, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — JMB VL3
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JMB VL3 by Price
| Under $200k | 7 |
| Under $300k | 17 |
| Under $500k | 27 |
Recently Sold JMB VL3
| 2016 VL-3 Evolution 912ULS | $160,757 |
| 2024 VL3 | $365,000 |
JMB VL3 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the JMB VL3. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database