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MAKING THE "THUNDER MUSTANG" |
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The "Thunder Mustang" made from modern carbon fiber is lighter, stronger and out performs the original P-51 MUSTANG |
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ENGINE: THE THUNDER MUSTANG IS POWERED BY A 600 H.P. FALCONER V-12 @ 4,500 RPM 601 CUBIC INCHES RACING ENGINE WHICH CAN PULL THE MUSTANG THOUGH THE SKY AT 505 Vne. |
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WINGS: THE WING STRUCTURE IS CONVENTIONAL STRESSED SKIN WITH A MAIN SPAR LOCATED AT THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF THE AIRFOIL SECTION. THE WING SKINS ARE CARBON FIBER/HONEYCOMB SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION. |
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COCKPIT: THE COCKPIT IS BUILT FOR TWO SEAT YET IS ROOMIER AT 3/4 SCALE THAN THE ORIGINAL P-51 WITH UPDATE AVIONICS AND RADIOS, GPS IS OPTIONAL |
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LANDING GEAR: THE RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR WITH FULLY FUNCTIONING SEQUENCING INNER GEAR DOORS IS DESIGNED TO SIMULATE THE P-51 ACCURATELY. |
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PROPELLER: MT 94.5" FOUR-BLADE CONSTANT SPEED |
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WHEEL, REPLICA ALUMINUM |
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LEFT & RIGHT COWLINGS |
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CONSTANT SPEED PROP |
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102 GALLONS OF FUEL FOR APPROX. RANGE OF 1500 NAUT. MILES |
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THE CONTROL SURFACES ARE 100% MASS BALANCED |
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FUSELAGE: THE FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION IS STATE-OF-THE-ART STRESSED SKIN WITH REINFORCING LONGITUDINAL CARBON FIBER / HONEYCOMB PANEL BULKHEADS. |