WebGeneral aviation class amphibious aircraft which include two fuselages, each having a hydrodynamic surface, the fuselages connected via a primary flight surface and a ducted power plant located aft and above the fuselages. The power plant location removes the fan/propeller arc from water and spray during water-borne taxiing, takeoff and landing. More recently the idea of a dedicated re-usable large mothership, capable of carrying and launching a spacecraft, has gained interest. The twin fuselage configuration offers the advantage of a clean payload area underneath the wing centre section, without the need for exceptional ground clearance beneath the fuselages. Early concepts included the Conroy Virtus and Twin-fuselage Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Shuttle transpo…
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WebContrary to what many believe, the P-51H did not start out as "the tall tail Mustang". The first 20 P-51H-1NA were built with the lower D model height tail. These units were later retrofitted with the taller tail. The taller tail and … WebOct 29, 2024 · Early models used a low-altitude Allison V-1710 engine. Out of the 16,766 produced, the P-51D (the definitive model) made up 16,134 of the final number. The aircraft has an empty weight of 7,635 lbs (3,465 kg) and a maximum takeoff weight of 12,100 lbs (5,490 kg). The cruise speed is 362 mph (580 km/h), the stall speed is 100 mph (160 … mcclintic marshall construction
P-51 Mustang
http://www.aviation-history.com/north-american/p51.html WebThe prototype of the Mustang, designated NA-73X, was rolled out by North American Aviation on 9 September 1940, albeit without an engine, and was first flown the following 26 October. The Mustang was originally designed to use a low-altitude rated Allison V-1710 engine. Unlike later models, Allison-powered Mustangs were characterized by the … WebTwin fuselage aircraft have also been designed and used for various purposes, including the P38 Lightening, the P51 Mustang twin fuselage version and the B26 bomber designs widely used in World War II. mcclintic marshall house lehigh university