Mitsubishi MU-2

Military / Civilian VIP Passenger Transport

Japan | 1965

"The Mitsubishi MU-2 turboprop-powered transport proved a success for Japan in the post-World War 2 years."

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Mitsubishi MU-2B Military / Civilian VIP Passenger Transport.

2 x Garrett TPE331-25A turboprop engines developing 575 horsepower each.
Propulsion

311 mph
500 kph | 270 kts
Max Speed

29,747 ft
9,067 m | 6 miles
Service Ceiling

1,199 miles
1,930 km | 1,042 nm
Operational Range

1,086 ft/min
331 m/min
Rate-of-Climb

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Mitsubishi MU-2B Military / Civilian VIP Passenger Transport.

2
(MANNED)
Crew

33.2 ft
10.13 m
O/A Length

39.2 ft
(11.94 m)
O/A Width

12.9 ft
(3.94 m)
O/A Height

11,773 lb
(5,340 kg)
Empty Weight

19,687 lb
(8,930 kg)
MTOW

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Mitsubishi MU-2 family line.

MU-2 - Initial Production Model Designation; Turbomeca Astazou turboprop engines.

MU-2A - Subsequent Production Model; three produced; Turbomeca Astazou turboprop engines.

MU-2B - Civilian Version; fitted with Garrett TPE331 series turboprops; 34 examples produced.

MU-2C - Militarized Model featuring unpressurized cabin.

MU-2D - Marketing Designation for MU-2B-10 model; similar to MU-2B model series; 18 examples produced.

MU-2E - Militarized Model for dedicated Search and Rescue (SAR) functionality.

MU-2F - Uprated Garrett TPE331 powerplants; 95 examples produced.

MU-2G - Lengthened Fuselage; 46 examples produced.

MU-2J - Lengthened Fuselage; 108 examples produced.

MU-2K - Improved Performance

MU-2L - 29 examples produced

MU-2M - Short Fuselage; 28 examples produced

MU-2N - Improved engine power; 39 examples produced; four-bladed propellers; marketing designation for MU-2B-36A model.

MU-2P - Four-Bladed Turboprop Propellers

MU-2S - Dedicated Militarized Search and Rescue (SAR) Variant; nose radome; increased range.

LR-1 - Militarized Photo-Reconnaissance / Liaison Platform; based on MU-2K model series; 16 examples produced.

MU-2 "Solitaire" - Short Fuselage; fitted with Garrett TPE331-10-501M engines of 715 horsepower each.

MU-2 "Marquise" - Fitted with TPE331 engines of 751shp each.

MU-2B-10 ? Company Model Designation

MU-2B-36A ? Company Model Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Mitsubishi MU-2. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 704 Units
Contractor(s): Mitsubishi - Japan

[ Japan ]

Relative Max Speed

Hi: 400mph

Lo: 200mph

Aircraft Max Listed Speed (311mph).

Graph Average of 300 MPH.

Aviation Era Crossover

Showcasing Aircraft Era Crossover (if any)

Max Alt Visualization

Production Comparison

704

36183

44000

Entry compared against Ilyushin IL-2 (military) and Cessna 172 (civilian) total production.

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to airborne requirements.

TRANSPORT

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

VIP SERVICE

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