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I hear that pristine restored Mustangs are worth around three million dollars, and are obviously a rare commodity. That made me wonder, is there a modern production prop plane that compares with the P-51 in terms of power and maneuverability? What plane could the modern pilot buy that comes close?
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The modern equivalent is the Mustang. There was a crash at Oshkosh (is it two years ago now?) In which two Mustangs tangled on landing. One was a new build (B model) Mustang. It was not a restoration.
It is still expensive. |
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I believe new yaks are now in production. then maybe they aren't. I would check it out.
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There are interesting replicas of Mustang equivalents:
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ROFLMAO!
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so damn funny even if is not true
 You need blokes like me to fly Blue side!, BE SURE! Flying Online as: EV401_Waffen-79 |
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well they have to start somewhere. probably they really do believe there is "magic" now..  |
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Why exactly you watn to know this is beond me!  This isn't even close, but its one of the better planes.   Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way home, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV. |
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Doesn't Oleg have one of these?
 OK not as fast, as long ranged & heavily armed as a Mustang, but turns faster than anything  & tops at vert.  "Just because you two are arguing, doesn't mean one of you is right." |
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And rolls. 400 degrees per second. No one in sane mind ever turns when he has any other option. ~ DKoor |
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Better than Gladiator?
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Dunno about a Mustang equivalent but the Lancair IV does 345mph and climbs at 2000ft/min, comparable to some of the early war aircraft.
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It was a new build P-51A. Gerard S. Beck of Wahpeton, ND was flying the green-winged P-51A that apparently collided with a P-51D, flown by Casey Odegaard, as both aircraft came in to land at 1517 CDT |
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Salute
A company used to make a replica Mustang, called the "Thunder Mustang", cost around $285,000 in kit form a number of years ago. It had better performance than the original at low alts. But was made largely of carbon fiber and with a different engine of 600 cubic inches instead of the standard Merlin of 1650 cubic inches.  Out of production now, although there is still a webpage up: http://www.thundermustang.com/ You can also get a much cheaper kit Mustang, 75% of original size, all aluminum build, called the T-51, for around $75,000. It has fast cruise speed of around 170 mph and a VNE of 197 mph with a converted Suzuki 2.7 liter V6 automotive engine in it.  Here is a link to a brochure: http://www.titanaircraft.com/f...ochure_e_on-line.pdf But in my opinion, the best WWII replica aircraft is the 'Supermarine Spitfire Mk26', built in Australia, which a 90% scale, all aluminum replica, which has the option of a converted LS2 V8 engine of 430 hp. It has a fast cruise of 276 mph, and climb of around 3500 fpm, which is roughly equivalent to a Spit Ib. Cost is around $150,000 in kit form.  Here are some videos of the V8 powered version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W2305B8OfY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmkiGU3ZAc Website for the company is here: http://www.supermarineaircraft.com/News.htm |
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There are plenty of SE aircraft faster than the Mooney.
For example, this one uses the same engine and is fixed gear, more range, and better useful load too. It is enough to make a Mooney owner cry:    Our Museum glorifies no state, but strives to use these aircraft as a memorial for all lost in war. Our freedom can only be truly appreciated when held in contrast to those who sought to destroy it. Our staff is proudly made up of people from many cultures and religions. Click the photos for details of our projects. "Those who do not remember history are destined to repeat it." - Winston Churchill |
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I saw what I think may have been an authentic Mustang (Im sure it was 1:1 scale) at airventure 2009 for 1.9 mil.
If you want to watch a bunch of millionaire and billionaires playing with their toys and wwii planes, go to Airventure 2010. I Even got to see one of five Flying P38's (also saw the walrus guy from Orange County Chopper looking at it with a full camera crew) and a One in Seven Hellcat.  |
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That's just a little boy toy. The Mooney is much more practical day in and out obviously.   |
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