North American F-51
54 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1944 to 1967; half of them date from 1944 or earlier. California has the most (12). 74% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the F-51 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Pkrd-Roll V1650 Series (31), Rolls-Royc V-1650-7 (12), Rolls-Royc Merlin (2)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 277 mph
- Maker on the register
- North American
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 27, 1967; newest April 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-51D | 49 | 1944 to 1967 | 90.7% |
| F-51-H-5-NA | 3 | 1944 | 5.6% |
| F-51 | 2 | 1944 to 1946 | 3.7% |
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Planes Of Fame Air Museum · Warbirds-3 LLC · Warbirds 3 LLC · Tsi Holdco INC · Spitfire Ventures LLC · Qualitair LLC Trustee
Accident history NTSB records · 13 cases since 1982, 8 fatal
The 8 most recent of 13 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many North American F-51 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
54 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most North American F-51s?
California, with 12.
Who owns the North American F-51?
74% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.