W.A.R. P-51 Mustang

American homebuilt warbird replica

W.A.R. P-51 Mustang
Role Homebuilt aircraft
Type of 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

  • FK-Lightplanes SW51 Mustang
  • Jurca Gnatsum
  • Linn Mini Mustang
  • Loehle 5151 Mustang
  • Papa 51 Thunder Mustang
  • Stewart S-51D Mustang
  • Titan T-51 Mustang

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. August 2001. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Recreational Flyer. November 1988. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Recreational Flyer. Fall 1987. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Mechanics. January 1981. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Flying. November 1981. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Homebuilt Aircraft. November 1980. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Mechanics. January 1980. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

  • War Aircraft Replicas International Inc Archived September 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  • W.A.R. Aircraft Replicas International