Loehle_5151_Mustang

Loehle 5151 Mustang

Loehle 5151 Mustang

Type of aircraft

The Loehle 5151 Mustang is a 3/4 scale replica of the P-51 Mustang, designed by American designer Carl Loehle. Its plans are provided for amateur builders. The aircraft has a wooden fuselage with fabric covering.[1][2][3]

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Development

The wings are wood construction with geodetic supporting structure. The handling is docile and similar to the Piper Cub.[4]

Variants

5151 Mustang
Fixed gear model, with 27 examples flying by the end of 2011. This version is compliant with US light-sport aircraft rules.[1][2][3]
5151 RG Mustang
Retractable gear model, with 83 examples flying by the end of 2011.[1][2][3]

Specifications (Loehle 5151 Mustang)

Data from Pilot Friend[5]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 22 ft 10 in (6.96 m)
  • Wingspan: 27 ft 5 in (8.36 m)
  • Wing area: 130 sq ft (12 m2)
  • Empty weight: 513 lb (233 kg)
  • Gross weight: 885 lb (401 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 5-13 gallons
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 582 , 64 hp (48 kW)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed wooden

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 70 kn (80 mph, 130 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 26 kn (30 mph, 48 km/h)
  • Never exceed speed: 87 kn (100 mph, 160 km/h)
  • Rate of climb: 1,200 ft/min (6.1 m/s)

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, p. 60. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. [2]
    Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, p. 108. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. [3]
    Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 114. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  4. [4]
    James H. Jones (March 1988). "Mustang Mania". Sport Aviation.
  5. [5]
    Loehle "5151" Mustang
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