Loehle 5151 Mustang

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Loehle 5151 Mustang
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RoleReplica scale warbird
National origin United States
Manufacturer Loehle Aircraft
DesignerCarl Loehle
Introduction1988
Number built110 (2011)

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]

Contents

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

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, p. 60. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. 1 2 3 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, p. 108. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. 1 2 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. James H. Jones (March 1988). "Mustang Mania". Sport Aviation.
  5. Loehle "5151" Mustang