| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N481PE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PE1/PE2/PA-48 Enforcer |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-48 Enforcer |
| C/n (msn): | 48-8301001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 697147 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 1968 the Cavalier Aircraft Corporation modified two P-51 Mustangs with Dart engines in an attempt to interest the USAF in a lightweight counter-insurgency aircraft but having failed to do so, sold the design to Piper in 1979 who instead used the YT-55 turboprop in the two Enforcers they built. Despite looking like the Mustang, there was less than 10% commonality. First flown in 1983, the concept was successfully demonstrated but again no orders were forthcoming. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 June 2024, and has since been viewed 111 times. |