BUSHBY “MUSTANG II”€

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mustang II is a high-performance, two-seat (side-by-side) all-metal tail-dragger designed for cross-country and sport flying, capable of accommodating full IFR gear.
  • It boasts impressive speeds, with a standard 180-hp Lycoming engine delivering a top speed of 245 mph and a cruise of 220 mph, and an optional turbocharger can push cruise speed to 250 mph.
  • Construction is all-metal with stressed skin, noted for its simplicity as it requires no complicated fittings, parts, or special skills/tools.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,500. Empty wt. 975. Fuel capacity 25. Wingspan 24’4″. Length 19’5″. Engine 180-hp Lycoming.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 245. Cruise mph 220. Stall mph 63. Climb rate1,800. Takeoff run 500. Range 650.

Kin to the Midget Mustang, this frisky tail-dragger seats two in side-by-side fashion and was developed as a cross country/sport plane. There is enough panel to accommodate full IFR gear. The Mustang II is a slightly slower ship using a 150-hp Lycoming engine. Construction is all-metal with stressed skin. There are no complicated fittings or parts that require special skills or tools. The Mustang II can be equipped with the 180-hp Lycoming and Ray-Jay Ri 0325 turbocharger to offer 250-mph cruise with 30-gph economy.

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