Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise v2

The Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (universally recognized across turboprop rosters and simulation hangars as the MU-2, MU-2B-60, Marquise, and colloquially as the "Rice Rocket") is one of the most distinctive and capable corporate turboprops in aviation history. Designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and assembled in San Angelo, Texas, the long-body MU-2B-60 Marquise pairs a pressurized 300-knot airframe with twin 715-shaft-horsepower Honeywell/Garrett TPE-331-10 fixed-shaft turboprop engines. Developed by legendary simulation architect Tom Kyler (co-founder of IXEG) under the TOGA Simulations label, this completely reconstructed v2 package brings native X-Plane 12 support, rebuilt 3D geometry, high-fidelity FMOD audio, and deep systems programming to one of the most revered aircraft in desktop flight simulation.

Aerodynamically, the MU-2 is built like a miniature jet airliner. To achieve high cruise speeds while retaining short-field capability, the wings feature full-span, double-slotted Fowler flaps with zero conventional trailing-edge ailerons. Lateral roll control is governed entirely by top-wing roll spoilers, giving the aircraft instantaneous roll authority that does not diminish at slow airspeeds or during high-angle-of-attack maneuvers. In the cockpit, Tom Kyler modeled the exact nuances of the Garrett TPE-331 fixed-shaft powerplants, including the automated Single Red Line (SRL) start computer, negative torque sensing (NTS) feathering system, shutdown fuel purges, and authentic temperature-dependent start behavior. The electrical architecture models individual buses, and the majority of cockpit fuses and circuit breakers are functional, feeding power to their connected equipment.

On the flight deck, pilots can choose between three distinct panel layouts: a classic factory OEM round-dial configuration, an updated six-pack paired with dual Garmin GNS 430/530 units, and an integrated RealSimGear G500 glass cockpit variant. Autopilot guidance faithfully replicates the Sperry SPZ-500 flight director system. In the X-Plane 12 flight environment, the Marquise demands respect and strict SOP adherence: its slippery airframe, high wing loading, and unique spoiler-based roll handling require active pitch trim and deliberate power management on final approach. Backed by exhaustive mechanical depth, functional fuses, authentic turboprop thermodynamics, and responsive flight physics, the TOGA Simulations MU-2 Marquise stands as a definitive, benchmark study-level twin turboprop.

Primary Missions & Operational Roles

• High-Speed Corporate Turboprop Transport: Flying executive passenger hops between 18,000 and 26,000 feet MSL at 270 to 295 KTAS across 600 to 1,000 nautical mile stages.

• Specialized Fixed-Shaft Turboprop Operations: Mastering the unique startup, taxi, and shutdown mechanics of the Garrett TPE-331 engine, including start latches, SRL computer checks, and NTS validation.

• Spoiler-Based Roll & High-Lift Aerodynamics: Experiencing the responsive roll handling of full-span flaps and wing spoilers, demanding disciplined pitch control during slow-speed pattern work.

• Short-Field Regional Executive Operations: Operating high-speed arrivals and departures into 3,500-to-4,500-foot regional runways using beta-range reverse thrust and heavy trailing-link landing gear.