Jurca Gnatsum
Jurca · France · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Jurca Gnatsum is a French homebuilt near-scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang, designed by Marcel Jurca.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Near scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang
- Low-wing single-seat layout
- Single tractor engine, a 350 hp Geschwender
A small low-wing replica of the Mustang, 6.53 metres long with an 8.43 metre span. Maximum speed is 289 mph.
Specifications
- The Jurca Gnatsum has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.43 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 465 km/h (289 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1969. The aircraft carries a pilot and one small passenger, and is powered by a 350 hp Geschwender engine.
Variants
The Falconar SAL Mustang is a variant of the design.
Where you'll see it
More than 25 have been built by amateur constructors.
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