Users' questions

Can you build a P-51 Mustang?

Can you build a P-51 Mustang?

The T-51 Mustang is a two-seat, dual control, tandem seat aircraft. It can be built as an N-numbered amateur built experimental aircraft or as a Light Sport Aircraft.

How much does a t51 cost?

When equipped with the Rotax 912S engine, controllable propeller, and a full compliment of necessary flight instruments; we expect the finished T-51 to cost well under $55,000.00.

How much does it cost to buy AP 51 Mustang?

A P-51 cost $51,000 in 1945, or about $675,000 today. The Enforcer would probably have cost around a million dollars. The A-10 Warthog cost almost $19 million apiece. Nonetheless, a modernized Mustang was a curious choice.

Can you buy your own P-51 Mustang replica?

That may sound pricey for what amounts to a light sport aircraft, but if you have ever dreamed of owning or flying your own P-51 Mustang, the FK51 is going to be your only chance!

Is the P-51 Mustang an aerobatic aircraft?

One other thing: The aircraft is aerobatic as heck (because its supposed to be a P-51 Mustang) and is capable of plus 8 Gs and minus 4 Gs. The AOPA Pilot Blog noted the following video on bydanjohnson.com where Dan talks to company representatives about the aircraft:

Is the P-51 Mustang made of carbon fiber?

Around 100,000 simulated rivets and screw heads in its molds, meaning the carbon-fiber airplane aircraft appears to be made of metal. When the aircraft is started, a sound system is automatically triggered which plays a recording of the Merlin engine used by the real Mustang.

How does a P-51 Mustang sound like a Mustang?

When the aircraft is started, a sound system is automatically triggered which plays a recording of the Merlin engine used by the real Mustang. The speaker is disguised as a cooling vent on the lower cowl. Puffs of smoke will emerge from fake exhaust stacks to add to illusion you are flying a real P-51 Mustang.