Mitsubishi MU-2
Utility / Corporate Aircraft
The Mitsubishi MU-2 is a twin-engined nine-to eleven-seat utility and corporate aircraft produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Production was performed by Mitsubishi's North American subsidiary Mitsubishi Aircraft International Inc. in San Angelo, Texas / USA.
The MU-2 was produced in 13 variants with two different fuselage lengths (short: 10,13m / 33ft 3in, long: 12,01m / 39ft 5in). MU-2C and MU-2K in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force for the liaison and photo reconnaissance role are designated LR-1 while MU-2E in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, JASDF for the search- and rescue (SAR) role are designated MU-2S.
Crew | 1-2 | |
Passengers | 6-7 |
Propulsion | 2 Turboprop Engines | |
Engine Model | Garrett TPE331-10-501M | |
Engine Power (each) | 533 kW | 715 shp |
Speed | 463 km/h | 250 kts 288 mph |
Service Ceiling | 9.070 m | 29.757 ft |
Range | 2.584 km | 1.395 NM 1.605 mi. |
Empty Weight | 3.470 kg | 7.650 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 5.250 kg | 11.574 lbs |
Wing Span | 11,94 m | 39 ft 2 in |
Wing Area | 16,6 m² | 179 ft² |
Length | 12,01 m | 39 ft 5 in |
Height | 4,17 m | 13 ft 8 in |
First Flight | 14.09.1963 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Production Range | 1966-1986 | |
Total Production | 703 |
ICAO Code | MU2 | |
IATA Code | MU2 | |
FAA TCDS | A10SW, A2PC | |
Data for (Version) | Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquis (MU-2B-60) | |
Variants | MU-2B, MU-2D (MU-2B-10), MU-2DP (MU-2B-15), MU-2F (MU-2B-20), MU-2G (MU-2B-30), MU-2J (MU-2B-35), MU-2K (MU-2B-25), MU-2L (MU-2B-36), MU-2M (MU-2B-26), MU-2N (MU-2B-36A), MU-2P (MU |
[Photo-ID: 2054] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-28 | |
Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 International Aviation Reg.: N130MS c/n: 750SA | |
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