Stewart S-51D Mustang
Stewart 51 · United States · first flew 1994 · light aircraft
The Stewart S-51D Mustang is an American aerobatic homebuilt aircraft, a 70% scale version of the Second World War P-51D Mustang fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 70% scale replica of the North American P-51D Mustang
- Low-wing monoplane with a four-blade constant-speed propeller
- Liquid-cooled eight-cylinder engine of about 400 hp
It resembles a P-51D at 70% scale, with a wingspan of 7.92 m.
Specifications
- The Stewart S-51D Mustang has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 443 km/h (275 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Jim Stewart, produced by Stewart 51 of Vero Beach, Florida, and first flew on 30 March 1994.
Variants
It was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
Where you'll see it
At least 19 were built, and production has completed.
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