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RC P-51 Mustang
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fighter/bomber
$54,000
one
RR Merlin
1,750 hp
7,125 lbs.
12,100 lbs.
32'
10"
37' 0"
11'
4"
6- 50 cal.
2,000 lbs.
10- 5"
275 mph
437
mph
4,270 fpm
41,900 feet
2,300 miles
1942
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The rc P-51 Mustang is among the most popular warbird radio control model airplanes at the airfield. Here
are the rc P-51 Mustang airplanes that we know about:
Hangar 9 has the rc P-51 Mustang. There is one for
beginners to help learn how to fly. It comes ready to
fly (RTF) with an included engine. Wingspan is 58" and
length is 50" with a weight of around 6 3/4 lbs.
The rc P-51 Mustang from Hanger 9 that is for
experienced fliers has a 65" wingspan and a 57"
length. It needs from a .60 to 1.0 two cycle or .91 to 1.25
four cycle engine. Ready to fly weight is around 9 1/2 lbs.
You can find an inexpensive rc P-51 Mustang with a 37" wingspan, 370 motor, controller,
flight battery and charger at a number of retailers, sold as ready to fly.
Would you like building a rc P-51 Mustang from plans? Flying
Models has them with wingspans from 29" up to 85".
Nick Ziroli has plans for a 96" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. Power is by 3.7 c.i.d. engines or larger.
RC P-51 Mustang from from NitroPlanes.
The picture immediately above is of the rc P-51 Mustang from NitroPlanes. It has a 51 1/2" wingspan, 49" length,
and featuring all balsa construction. Power can come from .40 to .46 two stroke or .60 to .70 four stroke engines.
Giant Scale Planes has two sizes of the rc P-51 Mustang. A 53" wingspan for 40 - 46
two stroke engines and a 72" wingspan for 1.30 - 1.50 four stroke engines.
There is a kit from Meister Scale for a 90" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. You will need .90 - 3.0 power.
Jack Devine Models has a kit for a 82" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. This is for ST 3250 or G45 engines.
The P-51 Mustang was originally produced in the U.S. for Great Britain.
The first prototype was designated the NA-73X. With the addition of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine it became the Allies premier escort aircraft of World War Two.
The original Allison powered P-51 Mustang was used for photo
reconnaissance and ground support missions due to its poor high
altitude performance. British models were designated as the NA-73 and were first flown in 1941.
In Dec. of 1943, the Rolls Royce Merlin powered P-51 Mustang entered
service over Europe as high-altitude escort for bombers on long distance missions into Germany.
NitroPlanes 57 1/2" w/s rc P-51 Mustang.
The NitroPlanes rc P-51 Mustang with a wingspan of 57 1/2" and length of 49" is of all balsa and ply construction and includes landing gear. You
will need .40 - .46 two stroke or .60 to .70 four stroke engines. All up weight is around 6 lbs.
NitroPlanes has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 71 1/2" wingspan and 64 1/2" length. It has a fiberglass
fuselage with built up balsa and ply wings. Weight is around 10 lbs.
There are lots of rc P-51 Mustang models at NitroPlanes in all color schemes, sizes, types of power, both ARF and
RTF. Click on the coupons on this page for discounts for all of them.
Like your rc P-51 Mustang smaller? How about a park flyer from JK Aerotech? Their rc P-51 Mustang
is made from foam and has a 38" wingspan. Power is by a speed 400 or a 1/2A to .15 engine.
House of Balsa has a kit for sale of a 43" wing span rc P-51 Mustang. To power it you will need at least a .20 engine.
Mustangs accounted for nearly one half of all the enemy aircraft downed over Europe. They had victories over 4,950 Axis aircraft in air-to-air combat, more than any other aircraft in the European Theatre.
A large contributing factor in its high number of air victories was the K-14 computing gyro sight. The K-14 was especially useful in providing the correct lead for high deflection angles.
 Park Zone rc P-51 Mustang.
The second picture below is of the rc P-51 Mustang from Park Zone. It has a wingspan
of 39 1/2" and length of 34". It comes with a geared 480 type motor and everything you need to fly.
Park Flyers RC has a 38" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang that comes ready to fly. Its length is 31". It comes with a 1200 kv motor.
Park Flyers R/C has a smaller ready to fly rc P-51 Mustang. It comes as a RTF with a wingspan of 30" and
a length of 24". It comes with a Speed 370 type motor and weighs about 13 oz.
Megatech has a rc P-51 Mustang. It is a two channel airplane. It is toy-like, made of easy to break foam with poorly made components.
Toy Sonics has a rc P-51 Mustang. It is a ARF made from balsa and ply. Its wingspan is 76" and length is 66". You can power it with
1.08 to 1.20 two stroke or 1.20 to 1.40 four stroke engines. Weight is around 10 lbs.
For anyone looking for a really nice kit, check out the rc P-51 Mustang by Great Planes. It has a 57" wingspan and a 50"
length. Engines can be from .40 to .46 two cycle and from .60 to .70 four cycle. Weight after assembly should be around 6 lbs.
Banana Hobby has a three channel rc P-51 Mustang. It is a foamy with a
32" wingspan and 26" length. Included is an out runner motor.
Banana Hobby will sell you a four channel rc P-51 Mustang that is ready to fly with a 34 1/2"
wingspan and 29" length. It comes with a Speed 370 type motor.
The P-51 Mustang served in the Pacific where they escorted bombers to Japan and performed photo recon operations.
During the Korean War, P-51 Mustang aircraft were used primarily for the close support of ground
troops and for reconnaissance through 1953 when they were retired from U.S. active service. They flew with the U.S. Air National Guard
through 1957 and in the air forces of U.S. Allies until being retired in 1984.
 RC P-51 Mustang from GWS.
The rc P-51 Mustang from GWS is a ARF. Its wingspan is 34". Included is a geared 370 motor. Weight ready to fly is around 13 oz.
Art-Tech has a ready to fly rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 38" and length is 31". Weight is around 1 lb. 4 oz.
Lanyu, China has another ARF foamy rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 35" and length is 27".
Kit Cutters has a rc P-51 Mustang kit for sale with a 81" wingspan. It is from Dave Platt plans. Engines can be from .90 to 1.20. Weight is about 17 lbs.
Kit Cutters has a rc P-51 Mustang. Wingspan is 98" and length 78". It needs a 3.7 or bigger gas engine. Weight is about 35 lbs.
Kit Cutters has plans and a kit of a rc P-51 Mustang from Jim Pepino plans. It has a wingspan of 69".
Kit Cutters took Nexus plans and made a rc P-51 Mustang kit from them. Wingspan is 57".
There is a rc P-51 Mustang kit for sale by Kit Cutters from Don Smith Plans. It has a wingspan of 112" and a length of 97". Engine size is 5.8 c.i.d.
Cleveland has plans for the rc P-51 Mustang with wingspans of 14", 19", 28", 37 1/2", 56", 75" and a giant scale 112".
Today, highly modified P-51 Mustang aircraft fly as air racers at speeds of up to 500 mph around pylon courses. Numerous aircraft can be seen in exhibits and air shows.
If there is a single word that can be used to describe flying the P-51 Mustang, it is probably "great"! The
aircraft had few bad habits. Its flying was rock solid. Its controls didn’t become overly heavy to the point of freezing with the
increase of speed. That meant that it could be rolled quickly and with little trouble at high speeds.
A big help to P-51 Mustang pilots were the rudder and elevator trim controls within easy reach of the left hand. By keeping the aircraft properly
trimmed, control forces necessary for high speed combat maneuvers could be keep to reasonable levels. For accurate shell groupings on
target, it was important to keep the rudder trim centered.
 American Eagle rc P-51 Mustang.
The rc P-51 Mustang built by Lenny Smith from an American Eagle kit's wingspan is 102". Power comes from a ZDZ 80 cc engine.
Pasotech has a rc P-51 Mustang. It has a 96" wingspan and 77" length. It comes with a fiberglass fuselage and balsa wings. Engines can be from 60 to 150 cc. Weight is about 31 lbs.
Ripmax has a 48" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. The ARF is made from balsa and
plywood. With a Speed 600 size motor it will weight around 48 oz.
Cheong-Un Model Co., Ltd., China, has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 34" and it is 29"
long with an 18 oz. weight. It is powered by a geared Speed 370 type motor.
Huayu Hobby Ltd., China has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 34" wingspan. It weighs about 14 oz. ready to fly.
Foshan Jun Feng Model Co., China, sells the rc P-51 Mustang in a variety of color
schemes. It is engine powered with a fiberglass fuselage. No wingspan, length, weight, or engine
size is shown on their site for the scale model rc airplane.
ES Toys, Germany, has a rc P-51 Mustang for sale. No wingspan, length, or type of motor is shown.
Shantou Lanyu Model Industrial Co., Ltd., China has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 31" and it is 24" long. A geared 370 type motor powers it.
Shantou Jinping Qingsin Factory, China, is selling the rc P-51 Mustang with a 31" wingspan as a ARF with a brushless motor.
Ifly International Ltd., Hong Kong has a rc P-51 Mustang. It has a 57 1/2"
wingspan, is 49 1/2" long and weighs abut 6 lbs. For power it needs a .46 two stroke of .52 four stroke engine.
Cheerwing Technology Industry Ltd., China, has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 31" wingspan.
Niko Sales & Services Centre, Malaysia has a rc P-51 Mustang as a ARF. It uses a
geared 370 motor with a four bladed prop. No wingspan, length, or weight is shown on the site.
One sore point with many P-51 Mustang pilots was the fuselage fuel tank behind the pilot. While filling it was a necessity
for long range missions, it positioned the center of gravity to the rear of the aircraft. This made the elevator extremely sensitive. If
forced to do any radical maneuvers with a full fuselage tank, such as in combat, the aircraft would react in an unstable manner. This could
necessitate the reversal of control, pushing down elevator while executing a sharp inside turn in order to maintain aircraft
maneuverability. Once about half of the fuel was depleted from the tank, stability returned to the aircraft. During long range flights
it was necessary to first use the fuel stored in the external tanks. However, on shorter flights, the fuel in the fuselage tank could be used first.
 Top Flite rc P-51 Mustang.
The smaller rc P-51 Mustang for sale by Top Flite has a wingspan of 64 1/2" and length of 56". Including are retractable L/G. Engines can
be from .60 to .91 two cycle or from .91 to 1.20 four cycle. Weight, ready to fly, should be around 8 3/4 lbs.
PT Zela Toy Ltd., Indonesia has a rc P-51 Mustang. It has a 65 1/2"
wingspan and is 56" long. You can use from .60 to .78 two
cycle or from .72 to 1.0 four cycle engines for power. All up weight is about 8 lbs.
Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 51
1/2" and length is 49". A .46 two stroke of .70 four stroke engine can power
the scale model rc airplane. Weight is around 6 lbs.
China Red Trading Ltd., Hong Kong has a 58" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang.
It is 50" long and weighs about 6 1/2 lbs.
Dongguan Chang'an Flight Model, China has a all wood rc P-51 Mustang with a 57" wing span. It is 49
1/2" long and includes retracts. Engines can be from .40 to .46 two stroke. Weight is around 6 lbs.
Composite ARF, USA, has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 100" and it is 89" long. Weight is
about 37 lbs. It needs from 50 to 85 cc engine power.
Alfa Models has a rc P-51 Mustang. It has a wingspan of 33 1/2" and a length of 29". The
approximately 15 oz. model needs a Speed 400 size motor for power.
Landing approaches in the P-51 Mustang could be made nose low, with touch down on the main wheels,
rather than three point landings, in order to be able to see over the nose as long as possible.
A total of 14,855 P-51 Mustang aircraft were produced.
 Bob Campbell's rc P-51 Mustang.
The great looking rc P-51 Mustang built by Bob Campbell has a 144" wingspan and weighs around 100 lbs. Power is by a 240 cc engine.
Joe Trogden sent us the following email:
"I really like the Park Zone rc P-51 Mustang that I purchased as ready to
fly. As expected, it went from the box to the flying field very quickly. Not only does it
fly well, it looks good doing so. This is a rc airplane for folks with experience flying faster aileron low wing models. It goes
where pointed, handles cross winds well, and can perform some nice aerobatics. If you like very realistic scale rolls, it will do
them. However, increasing the aileron throws will roll it very quickly. The ability of the airplane to fly well at slow speeds is
surprising for a warbird. Controls are very responsive down to walking speeds. Stalls are straight ahead, and very easy to recover from.
I did find the center of gravity set up a little too far forward for my liking, particularly when flying inverted.
I moved it 5/8 of an inch back and then needed far less forward stick to maintain inverted flight. Changing the c/g to your liking is
pretty easily accomplished by moving the position of the flight battery. There are no landing gear with the rc P-51 Mustang, but
hand launching is a breeze. All that is required is a gentle toss. The motor pulls strong enough that it will fly right out of your
hands. The Park Zone rc P-51 Mustang will slow down nicely for gentle landings. I highly recommend it."
Thank you for your report on the Park Zone rc P-51 Mustang, Joe.
Tim Randolph has a rc P-51 Mustang with a wingspan of 86". It weighs about 26 lbs. and uses G-62 power.
Chuck Ronalds has a 102" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. Engine is a 3W75 and weight is about 40 lbs.
Michael Todd built a rc P-51 Mustang with a 65" wingspan that is 57" long. It is powered by a G-26 engine and weighs about 9 1/2 lbs.
Walt Harrison built his rc P-51 Mustang from plans. It has a 85" wingspan, weighs around 27 lbs. and uses a Q42 engine.
Mike Forrester has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 66". Power comes from a Fuji 50 engine.
Mary Beckman built a rc P-51 Mustang with a 66" wingspan. She uses a Magnum .91 engine to pull it.
Bob Clinton has a rc P-51 Mustang that he built. Its wingspan is 81" and weight 22 lbs. It uses a ZDZ engine.
Fred Stevenson has a 76" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. Weight is 16 lbs. and engine is a ST2500.
Mike Romero built a rc P-51 Mustang with a 100" wingspan. The giant scale rc model weighs about 30 lbs. and is powered with a Moki 360.
Frank Niler has a 101" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. It uses ZDZ80 power to pull its 35 lb. weight through the sky.
Mike Grezorsky built a rc P-51 Mustang. It has a 98" wingspan and weighs about 34 lbs. A 3W75 engine is used for power.
Bill Garrison built his 104" rc P-51 Mustang that weighs about 40 lbs. Bill put a G62 engine in the nose.
Al Echiberra has a 98" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang. Engine is a ZDZ80 and weight is about 26 lbs.
Tim Follack built a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 100" and weight is 38 lbs. A Sachs 4.2 powers the model.
Hal Bertoni built a rc P-51 Mustang with a 88" wingspan and uses Q52 power. Weight is around 28 lbs.
Bill Giles has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 98". Engine is a G62. Weight is around 32 lbs.
Bob Lendrome has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 100" wingspan. Bob powers it with a Q75 engine. It weighs about 30 lbs.
Ron Hessle's rc P-51 Mustang has a 85" wingspan powered by a G62 engine weighing 26 lbs.
Ed Drake has a rc P-51 Mustang with a wingspan of 101". It uses a Precision Eagle engine to pull its 44 lb. mass.
Paul Parson's rc P-51 Mustang has a 106" wingspan. It uses a Husky engine. Weight is only 33 lbs.
John Dombrowsky has a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 85". John put a G62 engine up front. The model weighs about 27 lbs.
Greg Stevenson's rc P-51 Mustang has a 85" wingspan. He powers it with a A42 engine. It weighs about 24 lbs.
Chuck Paulson has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 86" wingspan. It weighs about 27 lbs. and uses G38 power.
Dan Jobbles put together a rc P-51 Mustang. Its wingspan is 100". It uses a Q65 engine and weighs in at 36 lbs.
Ben Danlib has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 98" wingspan that uses a Husky 5.4 for power and weighs about 40 lbs.
Ken Smith has a rc P-51 Mustang with a 102" wingspan. A Sachs 4.2 powers it. Weight is 36 lbs.
George Binbowlsky's 100" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang uses a Sachs 4.2 engine and weighs 37 lbs.
Daryl Dawson has a 99" wingspan rc P-51 Mustang with a Sachs 4.2 in the nose to haul its 39 lb. weight.
At You Tube joehandsome99 posted a video of a rc P-51 Mustang.
David Johnson wrote and article about a rc P-51 Mustang that he posted to
RC Universe. It contains a great deal of information for anyone considering the aircraft.
At RC Groups Michael Herr wrote about the rc P-51 Mustang and Patrick J of
was asking about the quality of a rc P-51 Mustang sold as a ARF.
Head Master of WattFlyer RC started a thread about a rc P-51 Mustang.
If you have a favorite rc P-51 Mustang please email us.
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North American P-51 Mustang
