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Hangar 9 P-51 w/ retracts
.60 size ARF
Stk # HAN2375
Hangar 9® offers modelers the thrill of flying an impressively sized,
scale Mustang with the convenience of ARF construction.
Scale Looks-Simple Assembly
Hangar 9's ARF version of the venerable P-51D really is unlike any other
Mustang ARF we've ever seen. Its impressive .60-size airframe alone sets
it apart from other Mustang ARFs that are almost all .40-size. The
larger size has allowed Hangar 9 to better match its proportions and
lines to that of the real thing since it's not as affected by the
scaling issues a .40-size model would face.
Underscoring the scale design is an UltraCote® trim scheme that's
patterned after an actual wartime P-51D dubbed "Marie." Marie was flown
by USAAF ace Captain Freddie F. Ohr of the 15th Air Force. Except for
the addition of invasion stripes on the wings, the kit's markings are
virtually identical to Captain Ohr's plane-right down to the name on the
nose and the ID number on the tail. A prepainted fiberglass cowl with
molded Merlin exhaust stacks is also included.
To ease assembly, Hangar 9 has simplified the servo installation.
Aileron servos mount in precut servo bays in the wings. The rudder and
elevator benefit from direct servo linkage with precut servo mounts for
each in the tail. Having all the servos right next to their
corresponding control surfaces like this makes setting up control throws
and tweaking links much easier.
The most impressive ARF feature has to be the preinstalled retractable
landing gear. Each wing half comes out of the box with the retract
mechanisms completely installed. All that's left for the modeler to do
is install a compatible retract servo, like JR's low-profile S703 or
Expert's low-profile SL680. Total assembly time takes as little as 20
hours. Depending on the type of engine chosen, the finished model weighs
in at around 7 pounds completely assembled.
A Ripping Good Time
The Hangar 9 Mustang is compatible with .60 - .78 2-strokes and .91 to
1.00 4-strokes. We equipped our test model with Saito's muscular new 100
4-stroke. This proved to be an excellent match. The plane's total weight
came in at just under 7 1/2 pounds, which the big Saito(tm) handled with
ease. If we had to sum up the performance this combination produced in a
word, it would be-WOW!
This is a great "rip and bank" airplane. With the 100 pulling out front,
the Hangar 9 P-51 Mustang flies a lot like a nimble .60-size sport
plane. Roll and yaw authority is excellent at slow speeds and during
approach to landing. At high-speeds, using the recommended control
throws, the Mustang is equally solid. We did lots of full-throttle loops
and hard breaking turns without a single accelerated stall. The plane
tracked through every high-G maneuver as if it were on rails.
The high thrust-to-weight ratio that the Saito 100 gives the Mustang
makes for some spine-tingling moments. We loved yanking it off the
runway and wrenching into a steep climbing turn as we sucked up the
gear-just like we were scrambling to intercept incoming bandits.
Low-level banking passes and hard breaking dogfight maneuvers were
nothing short of exhilarating. The throaty sound of the big Saito
produces its share of goose bumps, too.
If you've always wanted a scale warbird but simply didn't want to invest
the time usually required to build one, you will love Hangar 9's .60
P-51D ARF. It's unique size, realistic proportions and authentic trim
scheme easily make it one of the finest ARF versions of the mighty
Mustang you will be able to find anywhere.
Wing Span: 65.5 in
Overall Length: 55.75 in
Wing Area: 745 sq in
Flying Weight: 7 - 8.5 lbs
Engine Size: .60 - .78 (2-stroke), .72 - 1.00 (4-stroke)
Radio: 5+ channel
Servos: 5 standard and 1 retract
Trim Scheme Colors: HANU881 Silver, HANU874 Black, HANU889 Dark
Yellow, HANU904 Olive Drab, HANU870 White, HANU885 Blue (Logos), HANU883
Red (Lettering) |
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