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Linn Mini Mustang

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The Mini Mustang was a scale replica of the P-51 Mustang. It featured aluminium construction and manual retractable landing gear.

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Operational history

After the crash of the first prototype, two new aircraft were built of a new design.

Variants

  • The L1 Mustang was the original prototype. The original crashed in 1966.
  • The L2 Mustang featured longer canopy, balanced elevators, reshaped engine cowling and air-scoop, and a four-blade propeller replacing the two-blade ones.

    • Specifications Mini Mustang

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    General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Wingspan: 16 ft (4.9 m)
  • Wing area: 50 sq ft (4.6 m2)
  • Empty weight: 480 lb (218 kg)
  • Gross weight: 850 lb (386 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming 0-290-G , 125 hp (93 kW)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed Hegy, wood

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 200 kn; 370 km/h (230 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 200 kn; 370 km/h (230 mph)

    • References

    Linn Mini Mustang Wikipedia
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