The new Hangar 9 Mustang is interesting for several reasons. 50-caliber Browning machine guns wreaked havoc on German fighters, and the Mustangs claimed nearly 5,000 aerial victories in WW II. The two-stage, supercharged Packard V-12 engine meant solid performance at high altitude where the bombers operated. The large, internal fuel capacity, augmented by wing-mounted drop tanks, gave the Mustang the duration it needed for bomber-escort duty. The Mustang was born mainly from the requirement for a fighter with the legs to escort bombers from England into Germany and back. While I was taking in the experience, Model Aviation editor-in-chief, Jay Smith, called to ask if I was interested in reviewing the new Hangar 9 20cc P-51D Mustang. It’s a stunning monument to the dedication and sacrifices the people of our nation and others made during the war. I Was On Vacation in Washington, D.C., and had a chance to visit the World War II Memorial. Includes scalelike details such as a pilot figure, instrument panel, and wing tanks.Supports fuel or electric-based power systems.Operational flaps and retractable landing gear.Exceptionally detailed printed covering includes rivet details, panel lines, and appropriate flat finish.Radio system: Spektrum DX-20 Spektrum AR9350 receiver eight Spektrum A6380 HV Digital servos Receiver battery: Spektrum 4,000 mAh 2S receiver 2,000 mAh 2S ignition Power system: 20cc gas or Power 60 electricĬonstruction: Built-up balsa and light plywoodĮngine used: Evolution 20cc two-cycle gas Wing loading: 33.4 ounces per square foot This famous fighter comes in a friendly sizeĪs seen in the April 2019 issue of Model Aviation. The aircraft is shown making a strafing run. Watch It Fly Although small by today’s standards, the Hangar 9 P-51D feels locked in and has the presence of a much larger model in the air.
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