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Mitsubishi MU-2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_MU-2
The Mitsubishi MU-2 is a Japanese high-wing, twin-engine turboprop aircraft with a pressurized cabin manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It made its maiden flight in September 1963 and was produced until 1986. It is one of postwar Japan's most successful aircraft, with 704 manufactured in Japan and San Angelo, Texas, in the United States. Work on the MU-2, Mitsubishi's first postwar aircraft design, began in 1956. Designed as a light twin turboprop transport suitable for a variety of civil and military roles, the MU-2 first flew on 14 September 1963. This first MU-2, and the three MU-2As built, were powered by the Turbomeca Astazou turboprop. Civil MU-2s powered by Garrett engines were certified as variants of the MU-2B, using the MU-2B type followed by a number. For marketing purposes, each variant was given a suffix letter; the MU-2B-10, for example, was sold as the MU-2D, while the MU-2B-36A was marketed as the MU-2N. Role Utility transport aircraft National origin Japan Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries First flight 14 September 1963 Status In service Produced 1963–1986 Number built 704 In 1963, Mitsubishi granted Mooney Aircraft rights in North America to assemble, sell, and support the MU-2. In 1965, Mooney established a facility to assemble MU-2s at its new factory in San Angelo, Texas. Major components were shipped from Japan, and the San Angelo factory installed engines, avionics, and interiors, then painted, flight tested, and delivered the completed aircraft to customers. By 1969, Mooney was in financial difficulty, and the San Angelo facility was taken over by Mitsubishi. Production in the United States ended in 1986. The last Japanese-built aircraft was completed in January 1987. The subsequent production aircraft, designated MU-2B, were delivered with the Garrett TPE331 engines that remained standard on all later models. Thirty-four MU-2Bs were built, followed by 18 examples of the similar MU-2D. The Japanese armed forces purchased four unpressurized MU-2Cs and 16 search and rescue variants designated MU-2E. Featuring slightly more powerful upgraded TPE331 engines, 95 examples of the MU-2F were sold. As of 2005, 397 MU-2 aircraft are registered in the United States. Safety concerns: Concerns have been raised about safety in operating the aircraft; there have been 337 fatalities from MU-2 crashes. As of October 2005, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) undertook a safety evaluation of the aircraft. It concluded that the aircraft has met its certification requirements: It is safe when operated by properly trained pilots who operate properly maintained aircraft. The FAA is in the process of mandating training specific to the MU-2, as it has in the past for other aircraft. When such mandated training was required outside of the U.S., the MU-2 accident record was vastly improved. Because the MU-2 offers very high performance at a relatively low cost, some of its operators lack sufficient training and experience for such an advanced aircraft. The MU-2 has performance similar to a small jet, yet early pilot certification required only a simple endorsement from pilot certificates for much slower twin piston-engine aircraft. The fact that numerous MU-2 pilots were inexperienced at high speeds and high altitudes seems to have resulted in the high crash rate. Once a type certification was required for an MU-2 pilot certificate, the accident rate dropped to normal levels. Specifications (MU-2L) General characteristics Crew: 1 or 2 pilots Capacity: 4–12 passengers Length: 12.01 m (39 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 11.94 m (39 ft 2 in) Height: 4.17 m (13 ft 8 in) Wing area: 16.55 m² (178 ft²) Empty weight: 3,433 kg (7,570 lb) Max. takeoff weight: 5,250 kg (11,575 lb) Powerplant: 2 × Garrett TPE331-6-251M turboprops, 579 kW (776 shp) each Performance Maximum speed: 547 km/h (295 knots, 340 mph) at 4,575 m (15,000 ft) (max cruise) Cruise speed: 483 km/h (261 knots, 300 mph) at 7,620 m (28,000 ft) (econ cruise) Stall speed: 142 km/h (76.5 knots, 88 mph) Range: 2,334 km (1,259 nmi, 1,450 mi) Service ceiling: 9,020 m (29,600 ft) Rate of climb: 13.4 m/s (2,630 ft/min) Wing loading: 317 kg/m² (65.0 lb/ft²) Power/mass: 0.22 kW/kg (0.13 hp/lb) * |
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Mitsubishi MU-2
"Miloch" wrote in message news
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_MU-2 I can imagine the pre-flight walkaround... simba |
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Mitsubishi MU-2
In article , Byker says...
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. "Miloch" wrote in message news https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_MU-2 I can imagine the pre-flight walkaround... simba Makes ya wonder if there's gun rack over the doorway for those .375 caliber hunting rifles...just in case of an 'emergency'. I travelled thru Africa in the 70s...stayed on a farm at the base of Mt Kenya and you'd hear cape buffalo crashing thru the underbrush in the middle of the night! It was more than a little unnerving... * |
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Mitsubishi MU-2
"Miloch" wrote in message news
I travelled thru Africa in the 70s...stayed on a farm at the base of Mt Kenya and you'd hear cape buffalo crashing thru the underbrush in the middle of the night! It was more than a little unnerving... It could be even more so on takeoff |
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Mitsubishi MU-2
"Miloch" wrote in message news
I travelled thru Africa in the 70s...stayed on a farm at the base of Mt Kenya and you'd hear cape buffalo crashing thru the underbrush in the middle of the night! It was more than a little unnerving... It could be even more so on takeoff |
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Mitsubishi MU-2
On Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:01:44 -0600, "Byker" wrote:
"Miloch" wrote in message news https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_MU-2 I can imagine the pre-flight walkaround... simba Nice kitties! |
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