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P-51D MUSTANG SHORT KIT #SK704 With its clean eaerodynamic design and powerful liquid cooled engine, the Mustang was the first fighter capable of escorting bombers all the way to their targets deep within Germany.

THE KIT Like its full size brother, this P-51 likes to fly. A clean design with plenty of control surface gives it exceptional performance. It is forgiving, but its breathtaking maneuverability will delight the expert.

TEST PILOT NOTES: "A tough performer. Fast and nimble with a lot of capability."

Specifications (as tested) Wing Span 55" Length 41" Wing Area 550 sq.in. Dry Weight 4.6 lbs. Stab Area 99.45 sq. in. Airfoil Semi-symmetrical Scale 1 3/8" = 1' Engine Size: Two stroke .25 - .45 # of Channels 4-6

Construction Information Wings One piece foam core with balsa sheeting Fuselage Balsa box frame construction Tail Flat 3/16" balsa sheet Landing Gear Fixed (retracts optional) Building Time Frame up - 4 Hrs Finish - 26 Hrs. average

Short Kit Contents Foam wing cores Detailed clear canopy Molded high impact cowl Plywood firewall Formed gun ports & exhausts Landing gear straps, blocks & screws Engine mount Molded belly cooler Plans with step by step instructions Bill of materials for wood needed to build the complete airframe Working with foam guide sheet Retract guide sheet

Test Pilot's Performance Report (As tested with .40 engine and 4 ch. radio) Take off Excellent Top speed 75+ MPH Landing speed w/o Flaps 25 MPH Straight out flight stability Excellent Roll rate Excellent Loop stability Excellent Inverted flight Excellent Control response Very good feel Landing approach Low sink rate with no tip stall habits Flare out Good Landing No bad nose over characteristics for a tail dragger Flying experience recommended Intermediate

P-51D Mustang (#SK704)			$ 49.99
Options:
	704-W	Wood Pack	59.99
	BD0005	Retracts - Mechanical	50.95
	BD0011	Retracts - Pneumatic	82.50
	SP-143	Insignia Sheet	9.99
Replacement parts:
	W2040	Wing Foam Cores	29.99
	SK704-C	Plans	12.99
	SK704-D	Canopy	10.99
	SK704-E	Cowl	10.99
	SK704-F	Belly Cooler	5.99
	SK704-G	Gun Ports & Exhausts	5.99