5-Bladed 'stang

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 11/02/2015 at 13:48 • Filed to: Planelopnik

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Only two XP-51G models were built. This lightweight prototype featured a number of design changes aimed at adding lightness and improving aerodynamics.

Ready for an adventure! > Jcarr 11/02/2015 at 14:08

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this is from http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/variants/…

The XP-51G used a 5-bladed Rotol prop. This was installed because of a deal with the Brittish so NAA could get some of the new RR RM.14.SM engines. The new engine was down-rated from the intial of 2,200 to 1,190 horsepower. The 5-bladed prop was installed prior to the 5th test flight. The XP-51G clocked in at 492 mph at 20,700 feet, the fastest yet. The new Rotol prop was not very stable but the climb performance was very good: 3.85 minutes to 20,000 feet. The second XP-51G was shipped to Brittan with an RAF serial of FR410 for evaluation. THe XP-51G was essentially the XP-51F with the new engine and prop.

more info here: http://www.crazyhorseap.be/Mustangs/Histo…

google has more, but I gotta get back to work...

Rock Bottom > Jcarr 11/02/2015 at 14:12

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I like Mustangs, but I think the Supermarine Spiteful wore it better:

Also, I’ll take this opportunity to post a pic of a Supermarine Seafang with it’s contra-props because we all love contra-props!

Chariotoflove > Jcarr 11/02/2015 at 14:12

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Beautiful plane! My second favorite after the Corsair. Somehow, 5 blades suits it well.

Jcarr > Rock Bottom 11/02/2015 at 14:28

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I’ll go a different direction and say that the Hawker Sea Fury wore it best.

Rock Bottom > Jcarr 11/02/2015 at 16:16

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Yes, now you just gotta ditch that hideous 2-up cockpit!

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Rock Bottom 11/02/2015 at 17:35

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Yes. Yes I do love contra-rotating props.

sunnydaysam > Jcarr 11/02/2015 at 17:43

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agreed! I get to see the Hawker fly every summer at Abbotsford, BC. Awesome airplane in every respect.