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.Vandermeullen, Richard: 2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide, Kitplanes, Volume 28, Number 12, December 2011, p. 60. Belvoir Publications. ISSN 0891-1851Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, p. 108. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485XTacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 114. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
Development The wings are wood construction with geodetic supporting structure. The handling is docile and similar to the Piper Cub.
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. 5151 RG Mustang Retractable gear model, with 83 examples flying by the end of 2011.
Specifications (Loehle 5151 Mustang)
See also Bonsall DB-1 Mustang Stewart S-51D Mustang Titan T-51 Mustang W.A.R. P-51 Mustang Linn Mini Mustang Jurca Mustang FK-Lightplanes SW51 Mustang Papa 51 Thunder Mustang
References
External links
Photo of 5151 Mustang Italian 5151 Mustang website 5151 Mustang in articles in EAA and related publications