Loehle 5151 Mustang

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]

Loehle 5151 Mustang
Role Replica scale warbird
National origin United States
Manufacturer Loehle Aircraft
Designer Carl Loehle
Introduction 1988
Number built 110 (2011)

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. Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, p. 60. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  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. 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
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