MT-Propeller Builds Composite Warbird Props for North American P-51, F-82

Company says its composite-blade models have been certified in Europe and are undergoing tests in the U.S.

Jonathan Welsh

Wednesday, November 01, 2023 at 10:57 AM ET

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The rare F-82 Twin Mustang is one of the aircraft that can use the new composite propeller. [Courtesy: MT-Propeller]

Key Takeaways:

MT-Propeller has launched a new composite, four-blade propeller for warbirds up to 2,200 hp, specifically the North American P-51 and F-82 Twin Mustangs.
The propeller is EASA certified (with FAA certification in process) and aims to address the increasing difficulty of finding airworthy parts for original warbird propellers, helping keep vintage aircraft flying.
Designed to look like the original, this new MTV-4-1 propeller is made from a natural composite and is certified and tested for an unlimited lifespan.

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MT-Propeller has revealed a new composite propeller for warbirds powered by engines of up to 2,200 hp. The company said the new four-blade prop is certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for use on the North American P-51 Mustang and F-82 Twin Mustang.

MT said one of its goals in designing and manufacturing the propeller, called the MTV-4-1, is to help keep the vintage aircraft flying as airworthy parts for the original propellers are “becoming increasingly difficult” to find.