Midget Mustang

Also known as the Long Midget, the Midget Mustang is perhaps the most admired and enduring homebuilt design ever. Even though it was designed over 50 years ago it is still much in demand because of its good looks, good handling characteristics, and fighter like performance.

Designed by Piper chief engineer David Long as a Goodyear Midget Racer it was intended to go into production as a post WWII sport plane. The market never developed but because of the plane's good looks and great flying qualities it has been very popular with homebuilders. There have been 4 Midget Mustang Oshkosh EAA Grand Champions.

specifications
 
  O-200 O-320
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range
100hp
x
16 ft 5 in
4 ft 6 in
18 ft 6 in
68 sq ft
1
x
x

x
x
435 miles
160hp
x
16 ft 5 in
4 ft 6 in
18 ft 6 in
68 sq ft
1
x
x
x
x

400 miles

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling
570 ft
x
202 mph
175 mph
680 ft
17,000 ft
470 ft
x
230 mph
215 mph
680 ft
20,000 ft

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed
x
230 mph
60 mph
x
x
230 mph
62 mph
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations