BUSHBY “MIDGET MUSTANG”€

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Bushby Midget Mustang is a high-performance, single-seat sport plane inspired by the North American Mustang.
  • Powered by a 125-hp Lycoming engine, it achieves impressive speeds, including a top speed of 225 mph and a cruise speed of 215 mph.
  • Featuring sleek, all-metal construction, its fabrication can be simplified with components or full kits available from Bushby.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 900. Empty wt. 580. Fuel capacity 15. Engine 125-hp Lycoming.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 225. Cruise mph 215. Stall mph 60. Climb rate 2,200. Takeoff run 400. Landing roll 750. Range 400.

Another sport plane inspired by the famous North American Mustang is the Bushby Midget Mustang. This little single-seater attains incredible speeds propelled by a Lycoming 125-hp powerplant. Its sleek appearance is due to its all-metal construction. Fabrication is simple. Only two simple wooden jigs are required, but Bushby can supply components or full kits that eliminate virtually all metal bending.

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