1978 Mitsubishi MU 2P Marquise

The Mitsubishi MU-2P Marquise is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that was produced by the Japanese company Mitsubishi from 1977 to 1982. It is a pressurized cabin, high-wing aircraft with retractable tricycle landing gear. It was designed primarily to be used as a corporate transport and utility aircraft, but it was also used for private and charter operations. The MU-2P Marquise was the first pressurized Mitsubishi aircraft and was the predecessor to the later MU-2 Marquise and Solitaire. It is powered by two Garrett TPE331-10 engines. The MU-2P had a maximum cruise speed of 253 mph and a maximum range of 1,400 miles. The aircraft can seat up to seven passengers and has a maximum take-off weight of 8,500 pounds.