Loehle 5151 Mustang

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TypeReplica scale warbird
National originUnited States
ManufacturerLoehle Aircraft
Designer
Carl Loehle
Loehle 5151 Mustang
General information
TypeReplica scale warbird
National originUnited States
ManufacturerLoehle Aircraft
Designer
Carl Loehle
Number built110 (2011)
History
Introduction date1988

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]

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)

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