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"Precious Metal" P51XR Racer

50.4k Stingray  9.8 years ago
129 downloads

"Precious Metal" P51D competed in the 2014 Reno Air Race. Six conta-rotating propeller blades were powered by a special 3,200 hp Griffon engine. Precious Metal used Learjet wings, and could fly 500+ mph at 1,000 foot racing altitudes. This model uses all stock SP components. Like the real plane, takeoff is marginal: LIFT UP FAST!

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 47.3ft (14.4m)
  • Length 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 9,027lbs (4,095kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,485lbs (6,117kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.999
  • Wing Loading 30.7lbs/ft2 (149.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 439.9ft2 (40.9m2)
  • Drag Points 3561

Parts

  • Number of Parts 99
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 401
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    Yea that was me. They are trying to rebuild it now.@Stingray

    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray

    @TommySchram13 True. Someone else has used new blocks for this plane and posted it, at least it lives in memory.

    9.4 years ago
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    Love precious metal! My favorite Reno racer! It's a shame that she's burnt up now
    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thx @hypnotoad
    9.8 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    Excellent build mate, really like your style on this one. !! Keep it up dude
    9.8 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    @planesnthings this is a recent real Reno Air racer. Used upgraded Spitfire Griffon engines and propeller system.
    9.8 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thx @thedocholiday
    9.8 years ago
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    2,135 Asimov
    I'm gonna keep this one
    9.8 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks, this is a very unique and real aircraft @Hyperion6
    9.8 years ago
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    4,417 Hyperion6
    Cool, love the background info!
    9.8 years ago