Engineering:W.A.R. P-51 Mustang

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Short description: American homebuilt warbird replica
W.A.R. P-51 Mustang
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer War Aircraft Replicas International, Inc.

The W.A.R. P-51 Mustang is a 53% near-scale homebuilt replica of a North American P-51 Mustang fighter.[1][2]

Specifications (W.A.R. P-51 Mustang)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1
  • Empty weight: 600 lb (272 kg)
  • Gross weight: 900 lb (408 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Hirth 3701S , 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 143 kn (165 mph, 266 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 117 kn (135 mph, 217 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 48 kn (55 mph, 89 km/h)
  • Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 640 km)
  • Wing loading: 12 lb/sq ft (59 kg/m2)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

Notes

  1. Downey, Julia: 1999 Plans Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 16, Number 1, January 1999, page 71. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
  2. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 291-2. BAI Communications. ISBN:0-9636409-4-1

References

  • WAR P51 Mustang
  • Kitplanes. Aug 2001. 
  • Recreational Flyer. Nov 1988. 
  • Recreational Flyer. Fall 1987. 
  • Popular Mechanics. Jan 1981. 
  • Popular Flying. Nov 1981. 
  • Homebuilt Aircraft. Nov 1980. 
  • Popular Mechanics. Jan 1980. 

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