Jmb VL3 vs Blackshape Prime
The Blackshape Prime (tandem) and JMB VL-3 (side-by-side) are premium fast retractable LSAs of different seating layout.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 41
- Median asking
- $262,935
- Range
- $167,324–$385,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 12
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2012–2025
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2013–2024
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | JMB VL3 | Blackshape Prime |
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| Price Range | $167,324 – $385,500 | $153,641 – $216,392 |
| Category | Light Sport | Light Sport |
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Which Should You Buy: JMB VL3 or Blackshape Prime?
Bottom line: Choose the Prime for tandem fighter-style seating and carbon construction; choose the VL-3 for side-by-side seating and record-setting speed. Prime = tandem/style; VL-3 = side-by-side/speed. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Shark/JMB mirrors in those files. Risen = another fast-retractable rival. Carbon condition + gear = key checks.
Pick the VL3 if…
- More inventory — 4 listings vs 1.
Pick the Prime if…
- Budget matters — from $153,641 vs $167,324, you save ~$13,683.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.