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

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

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, p. 60. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, p. 108. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ a b c 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

External links

North American P-51 Mustang family
Loehle Aircraft
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