About The MU-2

Mitsubishis MU-2 twin turboprop gained FAA type certification in 1965. Initial U.S. production and sales were handled through an arrangement with Mooney Aircraft from a facility in San Angelo, Texas. By 1969, Mooney had fallen on hard times-a familiar theme for the company-and Mitsubishi stepped in to continue production and support. Worldwide production of new airplanes ended in the 1980s, with more than 750 copies having been built.

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Friday, March 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Mitsubishi MU-2 twin turboprop was FAA certified in 1965, with over 750 units produced worldwide until the 1980s, initially sold in the U.S. by Mooney before Mitsubishi took over.
The aircraft evolved into 12 sub-models, primarily categorized into long-body and short-body variants, all designed for single-pilot operation with a maximum gross takeoff weight under 12,500 lbs.
Despite being out of production, the MU-2 remains popular for cargo operations and as a step-up aircraft for personal and business use, with 227 registered in the U.S. as of 2015.

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Mitsubishi’s MU-2 twin turboprop gained FAA type certification in 1965. Initial U.S. production and sales were handled through an arrangement with Mooney Aircraft from a facility in San Angelo, Texas. By 1969, Mooney had fallen on hard times—a familiar theme for the company—and Mitsubishi stepped in to continue production and support. Worldwide production of new airplanes ended in the 1980s, with more than 750 copies having been built.