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VH-AK5

Built 1944 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a North American P-51Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: North American P-51 Mustang
This aircraft is a
North American P-51(P51)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
250 kt
Max speed
384 kt
Service ceiling
46,000 ft
Takeoff distance
330 m
Landing distance
520 m
Weights
MTOW
5,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
680 L
Dimensions
Length
9.8 m
Wingspan
11.2 m
Height
4.1 m
Capacity
Seats
1
Max passengers
1
How common is this aircraft?
179North American P-51 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 82% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-AK5AUACTIVE
    KENNEDY AVIATION PTY LTD
    2025 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-AK5 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-AK5?

VH-AK5 is a North American P-51, built in 1944. Sprinkle's record for VH-AK5 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-AK5 currently active?

Registry records list VH-AK5's status as Active, registered in Australia — a North American P-51.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-AK5?

VH-AK5 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 45-11483, the serial assigned to this North American P-51 airframe when it was built.

Are there manuals available for the North American P-51?

Sprinkle holds 3 manuals for the North American P-51, the model VH-AK5 belongs to — POH, checklists and performance data where published.