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North American P-51JP Mustang

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In the quest for increased maneuverability, the top post World War II U.S. fighter, the P-51 Mustang, was selected for the new wing. Boeing predecessor company North American Aviation designed an FSW P-51 concept. However, during wind tunnel tests the rigid aluminum wings twisted asymmetrically, indicating potential loss of control. Further testing determined the wings had to be limited to 15-degrees forward sweep. Increased speed and high g-force turns would lead to structural divergence, or wing separation. The FSW P-51 was never built.

Controls:
Normal controls
VTOL (Flaps)
Activate 1 (Wheel steering)

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 30.2ft (9.2m)
  • Length 32.2ft (9.8m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 7,623lbs (3,458kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,278lbs (4,208kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.172
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.16
  • Wing Loading 43.3lbs/ft2 (211.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 214.2ft2 (19.9m2)
  • Drag Points 414

Parts

  • Number of Parts 409
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 1,607