Inspection interval on this engine series is 5,400 hours. The mitsubishi mu2 is a twinengined nineto elevenseat utility and corporate aircraft produced by the japanese manufacturer mitsubishi heavy industries. Over the years, mitsubishis mu2 has attracted a good deal of attention, much of it negative, as the airplane has developedperhaps unfairlya reputation for crashing. It is the owner andor operators responsibility to adhere to or comply with new information contained in the attached publication. Oct 26, 2009 mitsubishi mu 2 for xplane if trainer tool flying the last part of the ndb non precision approach into fawb wonderboom airport south africa, using the adf plugin just released by xaviation. Production was performed by mitsubishi s north american subsidiary mitsubishi aircraft international inc. The mu2 has a high cruise speed coupled with a low landing speed. The mitsubishi mu 2b40 solitaire is powered by a pair of honeywell tpe33110201m turboprop engines flatrated at 665 shp and each driving a 98inch diameter, constant speed, fourblade hartzell propeller. The mitsubishi mu2 is a japanese highwing, twinengine turboprop aircraft with a pressurized cabin manufactured by mitsubishi heavy industries. The mitsubishi mu2 is a very fast, twinengine, turboprop aircraft.
I am a commercial, instrument, twin, land aircraft with mu300 type rating pilot that stays current in the mu2 at simcom. The mitsubishi mu 2 is a twinengined nineto elevenseat utility and corporate aircraft produced by the japanese manufacturer mitsubishi heavy industries. The mitsubishi mu 2 series is set of twinengine, highwing turbopropdriven aircraft. The mitsubishi mu2 series is set of twinengine, highwing turbopropdriven aircraft. Mitsubishis entrant to the american general aviation scene in the late. And the mu2 was every bit as good a shortroughfield airplane as the king air. In 1956 mitsubishi began the design of a light utility transport to be powered by two turboprop engines and allocated the designation mitsubishi mu2. Mitsubishi mu2 specifications technical data description. Oct 29, 20 florida to the bahamas flight in a mitsubishi mu2 duration. Flysimware has designed the mu 2b60 since flysimwares chief pilot and beta captain is very familiar with this type of turboprop and this specific aircraft. First manufactured by mitsubishi heavy industries, it first recorded flight in 1963, and continued production until 1986.
Sales of the mitsubishi mu2 passed the 700 mark in july 1981 when the total reached 702. Mu 2 authorized service centers mitsubishi heavy industries america, inc. This 6passenger turboprop from mitsubishi has a range of 751 nm. If an mu2 is traveling slowly for example, just after takeoff. Mitsubishi mu2 private jet charter, hire costs, and rental rates. Working as a team, engineers, experienced mu2 pilots and the faa finally found the reason for so many crashes. It was not until 14 september 1963 that the first of four. Mitsubishi mu2 posted on august 29, 2014 by joe casey skyhawk vs cherokee, centurion vs saratoga, cub vs champ, citation vs beechjettheres much passionate debate in the aviation world about which airplane type is best compared to its closest competitor for each class of airplane. It is secured with belly strapsthis cover type is made from silver. Jan 27, 2010 in 2008, the faa issued new rules affecting pilots who fly the remaining fleet of more than 350 mitsubishi mu 2 twin turboprops. Mitsubishi model mu2b aircraft, i would like to provide the following information based upon my personal.
Working as a team, engineers, experienced mu 2 pilots and the faa finally found the reason for so many crashes. A 79 seat twin turboprop corporate and executive transport. The mitsubishi mu 2 represents a fantastic opportunity for pilots to operate a very dependable, rugged, reliable, fast and safe aircraft, and to do so at a very competitive cost. It made its maiden flight in september 1963 and was produced until 1986. View all airborne aircraft by type or search by type. This powerplant was used in the initial production mu2as, but the mu2b and all subsequent variants were powered by garrett tpe331 turboprop engines. Wellington airport mitsubishi mu 2b30 zkkoh take off rwy34 1732016 operated by search and rescue services ltd, taupo. Mitsubishi mu2 marquise mu2b60 business jet traveler. I forgot my audio cable so no atc but the sound of. Demonstrates basic operation of the mu2 in a short 1 hour flight. By any reasonable prediction, one would expect that the mitsubishi mu2 turboprop twin, introduced in the late 1960s and out of production since 1983, would be an orphan airplane, with factory parts and support no longer available. Mu2 for xplane tutorial published on may 25, 2011 a tutorial flight for the mu2 for xplane by. Jan 20, 2010 the mitsubishi mu 2 is a very fast, twinengine, turboprop aircraft.
The mitsubishi mu2b40 solitaire is powered by a pair of honeywell tpe33110201m turboprop engines flatrated at 665 shp and each. A mitsubishi mu2b and a beautiful 1937 spartan executive. Mitsubishi mu2 for xplane if trainer tool flying the last part of the ndb non precision approach into fawb wonderboom airport south africa. After receiving numerous comments from both private and commercial operators of the mitsubishi mu2 turboprop as well as owner.
Mitsubishi mu2 private jet charter, hire costs, and. The mu 2 was one of post bellum japans best business air ship sorts. Flysimware was given hundreds of photos and engine sound recordings from an owner who recently restored his mu 2b60 aircraft. By any reasonable prediction, one would expect that the mitsubishi mu2 turboprop twin, introduced in the. Yes, there may be propellers on this airplane, but your pilots and mechanics really need to fly and maintain it with the same discipline.
What altitude gives the best cost numbers, or lowest fuel consumption, or shortest flight time. The attached mitsubishi mu2b series service publication has been issued by mitsubishi heavy industries, ltd. Marquise mu 2g mu 2j mu 2l mu 2n mu 2b60 mu 2b30 mu 2b35 mu 2b36 mu 2b36a engines manufacturer garrett garrett garrett garrett garrett model tpe33110 tep3311151 tpe3316 tpe3316 tep3315 shaft horsepower 715 665 665 715 715 tbo in hours 5400 dimensions 5400 exterior ftinch 5400 5400 5400 length 395 395 395 395 395 wingspan 39 2. The sixth was a crash on takeoff of the first flight after installation of a new and. In september 1963 the first mu2 took to the air powered by a pair of turbomeca turboprop engines. I was able to get back in the cockpit recently for a flight. Here are two aircraft you dont see much of anymore. Since the twinturboprop business transport was introduced in 1966, 518 were sold in the usa, 20 in canada, 58. From the compact size to the very sturdy landing gear which. Composed as a light twin turboprop transport suitable for an assortment of common and military parts, the mu 2 first flew on september 14 1963. It made its maiden flight in september 1963 and was.
Mitsubishi repeatedly petitioned the faa to consider requiring a type rating for the mu 2, despite the fact that its maximum takeoff weight is less than 12,500 poundsthe lower weight limit for airplanes that require a type rating. Mitsubishi mu2k specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. Jul 14, 2015 the mitsubishi marquise is a very rugged, high quality craftsmanship constructed aircraft, and has only one airframe related airworthiness directive to date and mitsubishi continues full support for the mu 2 despite being out of production for over 25 years. Marquise mu2g mu2j mu2l mu2n mu2b60 mu2b30 mu2b35 mu2b36 mu2b36a engines manufacturer garrett garrett garrett garrett garrett model tpe33110 tep3311151 tpe3316. It is considered to be one of the best aircraft manufactured by mitsubishi. Mitsubishi mu 2 private charter flights and prices one of postwar japans most successful commercial aircraft types, the mu 2 first flew in september 1963. I have around four years on various mu2s, i enjoyed the machine a lot, the last airplane was the marquise, it will cruise at 300 kts and burn 100 gallons hr, the long models are a little slower and easier to land and takeoff, the machine is built like a tank, the mu2 developed a bad reputation in the 70s and had to go through icing recertification, i personally have operated in heavy. Initiated and pioneered the experimental program with. Florida to the bahamas flight in a mitsubishi mu2 duration. In 2008, the faa issued new rules affecting pilots who fly the remaining fleet of more than 350 mitsubishi mu2 twin turboprops. Intercontinental jet services provides factory support for the mu2.
Sales of the mitsubishi mu 2 passed the 700 mark in july 1981 when the total reached 702. The mitsubishi mu 2 is a fast, cheap cargo plane, with two propellers, cigarshaped fuel tanks at the ends of its wings and a lengthy record of 183 accidents causing almost 200 deaths over the past 36 years. Wellington airport mitsubishi mu2 zkkoh take off rwy34. Often ignored in these instances, however, is the pilot. Wellington airport mitsubishi mu2b30 zkkoh take off rwy34 1732016 operated by search and rescue services ltd, taupo. Mu 2 for xplane tutorial published on may 25, 2011 a tutorial flight for the mu 2 for xplane by. It was followed in the early 1980s by the mu 300 diamond, which was also successful, though most production of that variant was by beechcraft. What that means is i have given money to a product that i want to succeed ie its my stamp of approval. An mu 2 with one engine out is a very, very dangerous airplane and it can go out of control without the pilot being able. In order to evaluate what effects differing operating techniques play. The mitsubishi mu2 is a japanese highwing, twinengine turboprop aircraft with a pressurized. Mhia has selected a number of service facilities throughout the united states in order to provide the most qualified technical service and parts support in an expeditious manner to the mu 2 fleet and owneroperators.
Mu2 authorized service centers mitsubishi heavy industries america, inc. I have been involved with the mu since 1978 first as an employee of mitsubishi aircraft international until. The mitsubishi mu2 is a fast, cheap cargo plane, with two propellers, cigarshaped fuel tanks at the ends of its wings and a lengthy record of 183 accidents causing almost 200 deaths over the past 36 years. Mitsubishi undertook design of a light, twinengine turboprop utility aircraft in 1956. Just looking at the mu2 on the ground inspires confidence. Mitsubishi mu2 private charter flights and prices one of postwar japans most successful commercial aircraft types, the mu2 first flew in september 1963. Every operator is concerned with the costs of flying his airplane, and mu 2 operators are no different. Includes a 2d panel and vc with garmin gpsradios and complete passenger cabin. Joe, chief pilot and lead beta for flysimware simulation software takes you along on a trip in the new flysimware mu 2. The mitsubishi mu2s chief defect is that it is terribly misunderstood. We have 8 mitsubishi mu 2 series aircraft for sale. This airplane began life as a clean sheet design in the 1960s at a time when most other aircraft manufacturers simply bolted turboprop engines on the wings of piston. Mu2 seem to be operated by these shorthaul commercial freight companies. Advancement of the mu 2, mitsubishi s first indigenous post bellum outline, started in the late 1950s.
All mu 2 pilots were urged to obtain more instruction on the proper way to handle the mu 2 goaround conditions. Alpha systems aoa system at simcom aviation training. Flysimware has designed the mu2b60 since flysimwares chief pilot and beta captain is very familiar with this type of turboprop and this specific aircraft. An mu2 with one engine out is a very, very dangerous airplane and it can go out of control without the. On take off, fly the torque meters to 100%, rather than. Mitsubishi repeatedly petitioned the faa to consider requiring a type rating for the mu2, despite the fact that its maximum takeoff weight is less than 12,500 poundsthe lower weight limit for airplanes that require a type rating. New training for mu2 reduces accident rate general.
New model with full animation, dynamic shine and reflective textures. Mhia has selected a number of service facilities throughout the united states in order to provide the most qualified. Since the twinturboprop business transport was introduced in 1966, 518 were sold in the usa, 20 in canada, 58 in latin america, 36 in europe, nine in africa, eight in australia, one each in the middle east and asia and 51 in japan. The mitsubishi mu 2 is a japanese highwing, twinengine turboprop aircraft with a pressurized cabin manufactured by mitsubishi heavy industries. The mitsubishi mu2 nose cover is designed to cover the section of the fuselage forward of the windshield to the tip of the nose. It is one of postwar japans most successful aircraft, with 704 manufactured in japan and san angelo, texas, in the united states. Premier jet aviation jetav mitsubishi solitaire specs and. This letter is in response to the mu 2b acs dated 9 2 05 issued under your name. I have around four years on various mu2s, i enjoyed the machine a lot, the last airplane was the marquise, it will cruise at 300 kts and burn 100 gallons hr, the long models are a little slower and easier to land and takeoff. It has been upgraded continually throughout its production life, resulting in over a dozen different models, and as of 2000, over 500 are in use as corporate transports, while many others. Every operator is concerned with the costs of flying his airplane, and mu2 operators are no different. Mitsubishi mu2 posted on august 29, 2014 by joe casey skyhawk vs cherokee, centurion vs saratoga, cub vs champ, citation vs beechjettheres much passionate. Lear 31 high performance short field takeoff hd 720p duration.
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