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P51-D XR Racer "Precious Metal 2"

50.4k Stingray  9.8 years ago
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Added WalrusAircraft six-blade props - The P51D "Precious Metal" competed in the 2014 Reno Air Race. Six contra-rotating propeller blades were powered by a 3,200 shp Griffon engine. Precious Metal used Learjet wings, flying 500 MPH at 1,000 feet racing altitude. Takeoff: VTOL between bottom bar and the next one up. Level cruise: VTOL set to bottom bar. Enjoy the quick P51 ride!

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 47.3ft (14.4m)
  • Length 49.4ft (15.1m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 8,697lbs (3,945kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,690lbs (5,302kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.306
  • Wing Loading 26.9lbs/ft2 (131.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 433.9ft2 (40.3m2)
  • Drag Points 4120

Parts

  • Number of Parts 104
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 381
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thank you @planesofold
    9.7 years ago
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    43.9k PlanesOfOld
    Congrats on gold
    9.7 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks @jacobhardy64 I usually don't do P51s but this one is unique.
    9.8 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thx @TheLatentImage Yes, certainly heavy Metal here!
    9.8 years ago
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    Pretty cool man. I looked up that aircraft, that thing is bad to the bone!
    9.8 years ago