Jurca Gnatsum

The Jurca Gnatsum is a French homebuilt scale replica aircraft based on the North American Mustang. The name Gnatsum is Mustang backwards. Two variants are available as plans, the MJ.7 which is a 2/3 scale and the MJ.77 at 3/4 scale.

The Gnatsum is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a manually retractable tailwheel landing gear. It can be built with a number of engines around 200hp, normally Continental or Ranger. It has an enclosed single-seat cockpit.

Variants

MJ-7

2/3 scale variant;MJ-7S Solo

Single-seat advanced trainer version of MJ-7MJ-77

3/4 scale variantMJ-70

Full-scale variant (under development in 1996)

Specifications (MJ.7)

See also

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
• Janes.com
• Manufacturer's website
• www.aircraftworlddirectory.com