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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."

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
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
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
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Total Production: 704 Units

Contractor(s): Mitsubishi - Japan
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