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S-51D Mustang
Stewart 51 Partner, LLC
3138 Boxwood Drive
Montgomery, AL 36111
United States
Phone: 334-300-3518
https://stewart51.com
billhudgens@stewart51.info
CATEGORY:
| Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
| Status | Current |
| Categories | Replica |
PERFORMANCE:
| Max Speed (mph) | 315 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 24000 |
| Cruise Speed (mph) | 284 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 4000 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 70 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 1300 |
| Range (statute mi) | 675 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1500 |
POWERPLANT:
| Engine | GM Big Block V8 |
| Design Horsepower | 500 | H.P. Low Range | 400 |
| Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 64 | H.P. High Range | 600 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
| Empty Weight (lb) | 2200 | Useful Load (lb) | 1200 |
| Gross Weight (lb) | 3400 |
| Wing Area (ft2) | 123 | Length (ft) | 22.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 26.8 | Height (ft) | 9 |
DESIGN:
| Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
| No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | Yes |
| Cockpit Width (in) | 24 |
| Landing Gear | Tailwheel |
| Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
| Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | Yes |
| Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
| Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 3000 | Number Built & Flown | 21 |
| Kit Cost ($US) | $199,500 | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
| Build Cost Range | $300,000 - $500,000 |
COMMENTS:
| The company is working on a version of the kit that will include all sheet metal components, with 49% of the riveting accomplished by the factory. Kit will be offered as Components/Parts and as Quick-Build. |
