http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2020/01/tm-1-thunder-mustang-fatal-accident.html http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2020/01/tm-1-thunder-mustang-fatal-accident.htmlThese scaled down replicas of the Mustang are terrific airplanes. They even run a v-12 like the originals, but just a bit smaller. There speeds are similar.
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https://www.thundermustang.com/about-tm/ Thunder Mustang Details and Specifications Powerplant 640 HP Falconer V-12 @ 4800 rpm Displacement 601 cubic inches Propeller MT 94.5“ four blade constant speed Length 24.2 feet Frontal Area 8.1 square feet Wing Span 23.8 feet Wing Area 104 square feet Wing Loading 28.84 lbs./sq. ft. Power Loading 5 lbs./hp Gross weight 3,200 pounds Empty Weight 2,100 pounds Useful Load 1,100 pounds Standard Fuel Capacity 102 gallons Baggage Capacity 6.5 cu. ft. Design Limit Load Factor +9/-6 Gs Performance Rate of climb @ 3000 lbs. gross wt. 5,500 feet per minute Maximum level speed, sea level 390 mph/340 knots Cruise speed @75% power 340 mph/295 knots Range Approximately 1,000 nm @ econ. cruise Service ceiling 24,000 feet Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds Vx (best angle of climb) 100 mph/87 knots Vy (best rate of climb) 175 mph/155 knots Va (design maneuvering) 255 mph/222 knots Vfe (max flaps extended) 190 mph/165 knots Vle (max landing gear extended) 170 mph/148 knots Vne (never exceed) 505 mph/439 knots Vs1 (stall, clean) 88 mph/78 knots Vso (stall, in landing configuration) 79 mph/69 knots Best glide 176 mph/153 knots