ScaleWings SW51 Mustang
ScaleWings · Austria · first flew 2014 · light aircraft
The ScaleWings SW51 Mustang, formerly marketed as the FK-Lightplanes FK51 Mustang, is an Austrian ultralight, light-sport and homebuilt aircraft. It is a 70% replica of the North American P-51 Mustang of the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 70% scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang
- Low-wing monoplane replica
- Four-cylinder engine driving a tractor propeller
A small single-seat replica with the outline of a P-51 Mustang.
Specifications
- The ScaleWings SW51 Mustang has a length of 6.88 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.9 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was introduced publicly at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2013 and first flew in October 2014.
Variants
FK-Lightplanes of Poland first produced it, and ScaleWings built it after FK-Lightplanes ceased production.
Where you'll see it
It is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft or as a kit for amateur construction.
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