The Cavalier Mustang II, showing its underwing stores capability. Developed as a private venture, it had several features later adopted in the Turbo Mustang.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

Registered C-GXUO in Canada, this Cavalier F-51D had served in the Bolivian Air Force as FAB-506. Its cockpit plate showed that this aircraft had been remanufactured by Cavalier in November 1967 and had the USAF serial 67-22580, but the tall fin had been replaced with a standard unit by the time of its return to Canada.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

The Turbo Mustang III was another private venture by the Cavalier company, being basically the Mustang II with a Dart turboprop installation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

The Cavalier Mustang II, the first step in the evolutionary process that led to the Enforcer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

The Cavalier Mustang II on its first flight in December 1967. Reinforcement of the rear fuselage by an external longeron strap is visible in this photo; the wing structure was also beefed up with two additional outer spars, to allow six hardpoints to be fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

Bolivia was a recipient of the Cavalier-built F-51Ds bought by the USAF in 1967. Several of these aircraft turned up in Canada a few years ago, apparently in a deal involving the supply of CAF surplus T-33s to Bolivia, and they then acquired Canadian civil registrations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

One of the two Cavalier-built F-51Ds for the US Army, fitted with tip tanks.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

One of the Cavalier development aircraft (N451D) is shown with the taller fin later fitted. This aircraft is to TP-51D standard, with enlarged canopy and dual controls for the rear occupant.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

In Australia, this Mustang 22 was fitted with a Dart turboprop, but is believed never to have been flown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

One of the Cavalier development aircraft (N451D) is shown with with tip tanks. This aircraft is to TP-51D standard, with enlarged canopy and dual controls for the rear occupant.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

Two of the Cavalier-built F-51Ds, built under USAF contract for the MAP, note the wing-mounted fuel tanks and tall fins. Both aircraft have two-seat cockpits, but note that the example farthest from the camera is a TF-51D with enlarged canopy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cavalier Mustang - СШАUSA - 1967

A Cavalier Executive Mustang (N3451D). This shows the aircraft with standard P-51D airframe and two-seat cockpit. Auxiliary tanks in the wings had a capacity of 120 US gal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

A Cavalier Executive Mustang, owned by Wm D Ross of Chicago, showing the standard two-seat arrangement in the cockpit, which did not include controls for the rear occupant.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

9 апреля 1983г.: после покупки фирмы "Cavalier" компания "Piper" испытала первый модернизированный самолет PA-48 Enforcer. В мае 1984 года пара машин этого типа проходила оценочные испытания на авиабазе Иглин в Калифорнии.
Этот N481PE - первый из второй пары опытных самолетов PA-48 Enforcer. Данная машина не была переделана из P-51, а была построена заново и первый полет выполнила 9 апреля 1983 года с аэродрома предприятия "Piper" в Лейкленде, штат Флорида.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Enforcer PA-48 - СШАUSA - 1971

The first of two prototypes of the Piper Enforcer completed at Lakeland, Florida, in 1983, under USAF contract. Although still a Mustang visually, the Enforcer has little of the original North American design left, with its new engine, longer fuselage, enlarged tail unit and strengthened wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Enforcer PA-48 - СШАUSA - 1971

One of the two original Enforcer prototypes, development of which was taken over by Piper from Cavalier in 1971. This shows all 10 wing hardpoints in use and a large ventral fin adopted during flight development.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Enforcer PA-48 - СШАUSA - 1971

Prototype Piper Enforcer, an updated turboprop version of the North American P-51 Mustang fighter
The first prototype extensively wool-tufted for drag investigation. This aircraft was lost during flight testing in 1971.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Enforcer PA-48 - СШАUSA - 1971

Piper PA-48 Enforcer

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Enforcer PA-48 - СШАUSA - 1971