Linn Mini Mustang
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The Mini Mustang was a scale replica of the P-51 Mustang. It featured aluminium construction and manual retractable landing gear.{{cite journal|journal=Sport Aviation|title=Mini Mustang wonderful little fighter|author=David Magum|date=October 1969}}
Operational history
After the crash of the first prototype, two new aircraft were built of a new design.
Variants
- The L1 Mustang was the original prototype. The original crashed in 1966.{{cite journal|journal=Popular Mechanics|title=250 mph mini-mustang|date=October 1972|author=John F Pearson and Howard Levy}}
- The L2 Mustang featured longer canopy, balanced elevators, reshaped engine cowling and air-scoop, and a four-blade propeller replacing the two-blade ones.{{Cite web|url=http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/GauthierDavidJ/7634.htm|title = Linn L-1 Mini-Mustang}}
Specifications Mini Mustang
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See also
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- FK-Lightplanes SW51 Mustang
- Stewart S-51D Mustang
- Titan T-51 Mustang
- W.A.R. P-51 Mustang
- Jurca Gnatsum
- Loehle 5151 Mustang
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