Product Details
The Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF is an expertly crafted model that combines modern engineering, outstanding flight capability, plus no compromise power-it-the-way-you-want with gas, glow, or electric power to deliver a replica warbird with stunning looks.
In The Box
- Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF
- User Manua
Needed to Complete
- 20-21cc two- or four-stroke gas/petrol engine or equivalent electric motor power system
- (1) Full-range 5+ channel transmitter and receiver (6+ for the retract option)
- (8) Standard-size servos (7 for the electric power option)
- (2) Batteries for receiver and engine ignition (for the gas power option)
- (1) Battery for the power system (for the electric power option)
- (1) Propeller
- (1) Tools and Adhesives
Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc RC Airplane Introduction
Make it powerful and make it able to fly far. These simple requirements sparked North American Aviation to create a phenomenal weapon called the P-51. Beyond its muscle, gas storage and gun slinging capabilities, pilots loved to fly it. Better known as the Mustang, it became America's favorite fighter airplane, possibly of all time. The Hangar 9® P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF brings valiant tales of this warbird to life in a convenient 1/6th-scale model with unrivaled authenticity.
Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc RC Airplane Overview
The Hangar 9® P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF is an expertly crafted model that combines modern engineering, outstanding flight capability, plus no compromise power-it-the-way-you-want with gas, glow, or electric power to deliver a replica warbird with stunning looks. Modeled after Mustangs used by the 375th Fighter Squadron during WWII, it's constructed in 1/6th-scale with lightweight balsa and plywood for legendary durability.
Leading the list of stunning details is the expertly applied, satin-finish covering of the sleek airframe. The lightweight material captures scale features like panel lines, rivets, stenciling and distinct colours for a brilliant appearance that's also durable. Bringing its authenticity even further is a well-appointed cockpit with a 3D instrument panel, an intricately painted pilot figure and faceted utility compartment. The updated cowling with a more scale-like shape features a matching finish with inlets and exhaust, plus a matching spinner. Optional-use wing tanks can be attached on the included wing pylons, or removed to improve high-speed manoeuvrability. Functional shock-absorbing gear struts include scale-style axles with room for the large wheels that make flying from grass easier.
No matter how you look at it, this Mustang is an impressive model for its size. Its two-piece wings smoothly connect with the scale wing fillet and distinct air scoop. Control surfaces feature an airfoiled design for smoother flight, and scale hinge mounting points lines with factory drilled hinges for easy installation. You can take the scale experience higher by replacing the rugged fixed landing gear with E-flite® electric retracts available for both the main and tail when locations (sold separately or in money-saving combos). Functional flaps allow a wider flight envelope that includes shorter takeoffs and slower landing speeds.
A large top-hatch provides extensive interior access from the cockpit to the firewall. The included hardware package is complete to make assembly as simple as possible and provide easy-to-install mounting options for all the engine and electric power recommendations. No matter what power plant you install, handling in the air is impressive with a look and control feel that honors the original. Whether this is your first warbird, or the perfect complement to your collection, the Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF model is the model you've been looking for.
Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc RC Airplane Features
- Expertly constructed with lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood
- Finely detailed, satin-finish covering includes scale stenciling, panel lines, and more
- Two decal sets let you customize the trim in "Geraldine" or "Sky Bouncer" livery
- Detailed cockpit includes a 3D instrument panel, expertly painted pilot bust and more
- Rugged fixed landing gear with 4-inch wheels and realistic shock-absorbing struts (included)
- Retract ready with optional E-flite electric retracts sold separately or in money-saving combos
- Functional flaps expand the flight envelope and enhance scale functionality
- Scale control surface hinge lines, gear doors, wing guns and antenna
- Updated design cowl with a more scale-like shape plus simulated engine and exhaust detail
- Scale spinner with matching paint finish
- Optional-use wing pylons with removable drop tanks
- Two-piece, plug-in wing for easy transport and field assembly
- Large top-hatch offers complete access to the electronics and fuel tank
- Complete hardware package includes everything for electric or gas power recommendations
- Brand: Hangar 9
- Model number: A-HAN2820B (HAN2820B)
- Aircraft type: 1/6-scale warbird
- Scale: 1/6
- Wingspan: 69.5 inches (176 cm)
- Construction: Laser-cut balsa and plywood airframe
- Covering: Satin-finish with scale panel lines, rivets and stencilling
- Historical basis: WWII P-51D Mustang, modelled after 375th Fighter Squadron aircraft
- Available liveries: Two decal sets — "Geraldine" (Captain Charles Roscoe Cummins, 361st Fighter Group) and "Sky Bouncer" (Captain Bruce Rowlett, 361st Fighter Group)
- Cockpit: Detailed 3D instrument panel with intricately painted pilot figure and faceted utility compartment
- Cowling: Updated, scale-shaped design with simulated engine and exhaust detail; colour-matched spinner
- Wing design: Two-piece, plug-in construction with aluminium tube joiner and scale wing fillet
- Control surfaces: Airfoiled design with factory-drilled hinges and scale hinge lines
- Flaps: Functional, operational flaps for enhanced flight envelope control
- Wing pylons: Optional-use with removable drop tanks
- Landing gear: Fixed rugged design with functional shock-absorbing struts included
- Wheels: Four-inch diameter for grass field operations
- Gear axles: Scale-style with shock-absorbing struts
- Retract compatibility: Retract-ready main and tail landing gear locations; designed to accept E-flite electric retracts (sold separately)
- Access: Large top-hatch for complete interior access from cockpit to firewall
- Power options: Petrol/gas engines, glow fuel engines, or electric brushless motors
- Recommended petrol/gas engines: 20-21cc two or four-stroke (e.g., Saito FG-21)
- Recommended electric motor: E-flite Power 60 brushless outrunner
- Recommended electric battery: 6S LiPo
- Alternative electric power source: E-flite Carbon-Z T-28 power system (motor, ESC and battery compatible)
- Hardware: Complete package included for gas, glow and electric power system installation
- Radio requirement: Full-range 5+ channel transmitter and receiver (6+ channels required for retract option)
- Servos required: Eight standard-size servos for basic operation; seven servos for electric power option
- Airfoil: Semi-symmetrical design for stable, predictable flight across wide speed range
- Flight characteristics: Light wing loading, comfortable handling across range of speeds, responsive control
- Assembly level: ARF (Almost Ready to Fly)
- In the box: Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF airframe, user manual
- Additional items needed: Engine or motor, batteries, transmitter/receiver, servos, propeller, tools, adhesives
Overview
The Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF is an expertly crafted 1/6-scale warbird that brings legendary WWII aviation history to life with unrivaled authenticity. Make it powerful and make it able to fly far — these simple requirements sparked North American Aviation to create the phenomenal P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft. Beyond its muscle, fuel capacity and impressive capabilities, pilots loved to fly it, and it became America's favourite fighter aeroplane, possibly of all time. Now, the Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF brings those valiant tales of this warbird to life in a convenient 1/6-scale model with outstanding scale detail and modern engineering combined with exceptional flight capability.
Whether you're a seasoned RC aircraft enthusiast looking to expand your collection or a serious warbird pilot seeking the perfect scale replica, this large RC airplane offers genuine power and authentic performance. The P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF is modelled after actual Mustangs used by the 375th Fighter Squadron during WWII, delivering not just visual accuracy but also the flight characteristics that made the original aircraft legendary. Constructed with lightweight laser-cut balsa and plywood, this scale RC model provides the durability needed for grass field operations whilst maintaining the light wing loading essential for smooth, predictable handling across a wide speed range.
What truly sets the Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang apart in the RC warbird market is its exceptional versatility. You can power it the way you want it with three distinct power options: conventional gas or petrol engines, traditional glow power, or electric brushless motors. This flexibility means whether you're a petrol-powered purist, a glow fuel enthusiast, or committed to electric propulsion, you can build the exact aircraft that suits your flying style. Combined with its retract-ready airframe, functional flaps for enhanced flight envelope control, and stunning scale detail throughout, the Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc represents serious warbird flying in the UK RC aircraft market.
Key Features
- Lightweight laser-cut balsa and plywood construction — The airframe uses precision laser-cut balsa and plywood throughout, providing legendary durability whilst keeping the model light enough for responsive flight characteristics and excellent handling across the flight envelope. This construction method ensures consistency and quality, making assembly straightforward and reliable.
- Expertly applied satin-finish covering with authentic scale details — The sleek airframe features a beautiful satin-finish covering that captures authentic scale features including panel lines, rivets, scale stencilling and distinct colours from the original WWII aircraft. This lightweight material is durable enough for regular flying whilst maintaining that brilliant appearance that makes the model stand out.
- Two authentic decal sets for genuine nose art — The model includes two complete decal sets allowing you to finish your Mustang as either "Geraldine" (flown by Captain Charles Roscoe "Chuck" Cummins) or "Sky Bouncer" (flown by Captain Bruce "Red" Rowlett), both actual aircraft from the 361st Fighter Group, 375th Fighter Squadron stationed in England during WWII. This authentic historical selection adds genuine character to your build.
- Highly detailed cockpit with 3D instrument panel — The detailed cockpit includes a three-dimensional instrument panel with proper scale detailing and an intricately painted pilot figure, bringing the interior scale realism to a level rarely seen in large RC aircraft. The faceted utility compartment adds further authenticity to the fuselage interior.
- Updated, scale-shaped cowling with simulated engine detail — The updated design features a more scale-accurate cowl shape with simulated engine and exhaust detail, plus colour-matched spinner that completes the nose assembly. The inlets and exhaust are finished to match the overall paint scheme, contributing significantly to the authentic warbird appearance.
- Optional-use wing pylons with removable drop tanks — Scale-authentic wing pylons are included with removable drop tanks that can be attached for display authenticity or removed during flight to improve high-speed manoeuvrability and reduce weight. This flexibility lets you choose between maximum scale realism and optimised flight performance.
- Rugged fixed landing gear with functional shock-absorbing struts — The model includes robust fixed landing gear with functional shock-absorbing struts featuring scale-style axles and large four-inch wheels designed specifically for comfortable grass field operations. The shock-absorbing capability ensures smooth landings even on uneven terrain.
- Retract-ready airframe with electric retract compatibility — The main and tail landing gear locations are fully retract-ready and designed to accept optional E-flite electric retracts, allowing you to upgrade to fully retractable gear for maximum in-flight scale realism. This means you can start with fixed gear for simplicity and upgrade later.
- Functional flaps for enhanced flight envelope — Operational flaps expand the aircraft's versatile flight envelope significantly, allowing shorter take-offs, reduced landing speeds and greater control authority at the slow end of the speed range. This genuine scale functionality increases the realism of your flying experience.
- Airfoiled control surfaces with factory-drilled hinges — All control surfaces feature airfoil shaping for smoother, more predictable flight response, and factory-drilled hinges with scale hinge lines save assembly time whilst ensuring proper alignment and operation from the start.
- Two-piece, plug-in wing with aluminium tube joiner — The wings feature a strong aluminium tube joiner connecting the two pieces, making the model easy to transport and store. When assembled, the joint is reinforced with a scale wing fillet that maintains the authentic warbird appearance.
- Scale detail throughout the airframe — Beyond the main features, the model includes scale control surface hinge lines, detailed gear doors, scale wing guns, realistic radio antenna, and every other authentic detail that warbird enthusiasts expect in a serious scale model.
- Large top-hatch for complete interior access — When the model is upright, you can access everything inside from the cockpit to the firewall through a large top-hatch, making any maintenance, battery changes or fuel tank access simple and straightforward without disassembly.
- Complete hardware package for multiple power options — All hardware needed to install recommended gas, glow or electric power systems is included in the box, saving you time and money whilst ensuring proper installation regardless of your power choice.
- Flexible power system options: gas, glow or electric — Power it the way you want it with compatibility for 20-21cc two or four-stroke gas and petrol engines (such as the Saito FG-21), traditional glow engines, or modern E-flite Power 60 brushless electric motor systems using 6S LiPo batteries. This flexibility is exceptional in the large RC aircraft market.
Technical Performance
The Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF achieves its exceptional performance through intelligent engineering and quality construction. At 1/6-scale with a 69.5-inch wingspan, this is a large, serious RC aircraft designed for experienced pilots who appreciate both scale authenticity and genuine flying capability. The lightweight laser-cut balsa and plywood construction delivers the strength needed for gas engine vibration and reliable performance across hundreds of flight hours, whilst maintaining the light wing loading that allows confident handling even at modest power settings. The semi-symmetrical airfoil design combined with the relatively large wing area produces stable, predictable flight characteristics across a wide speed range, from slow-speed approaches with flaps deployed to respectable cruise and aerobatic speeds. The functional flaps and airfoiled control surfaces ensure smooth, proportionate control response without the heavy servos that weight down smaller models. Three distinct power paths are available: conventional petrol power using 20-21cc two or four-stroke engines like the Saito FG-21 produces authentic sound and performance; traditional glow fuel engines provide the classic RC aircraft experience with excellent throttle response; or you can install the E-flite Power 60 brushless motor paired with a 6S LiPo battery for clean, quiet electric power with no fuel smell or engine maintenance. All recommended power systems work within the included mounting hardware, and the large fuselage volume provides ample space for batteries, fuel tanks or capacitors depending on your chosen power source. The fixed landing gear equipped with four-inch wheels and functional shock struts handles grass fields effortlessly, whilst the retract-ready main and tail gear locations allow future upgrade to E-flite electric retracts for maximum scale realism in flight. The two-piece wing design with aluminium tube joiner ensures reliable alignment and easy transport, critical features for a model this size.
What's in the Box
- Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc ARF airframe (almost ready to fly)
- User manual with assembly and operation instructions
What You Need to Complete
- 20-21cc two or four-stroke gas/petrol engine or equivalent electric motor power system (e.g., Saito FG-21 or E-flite Power 60 brushless motor)
- Full-range 5+ channel transmitter and receiver (6+ channels required if using retract option)
- Eight standard-size servos for control surfaces and flaps (seven servos if using electric power option)
- Batteries for receiver and engine ignition (for gas power option)
- Battery for the power system (for electric power option — typically 6S LiPo recommended)
- Propeller suited to your chosen power system
- Tools and adhesives for assembly (epoxy, fuel line, servo arms, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang 20cc suitable for beginning RC pilots? — No, this is an advanced model intended for experienced RC aircraft pilots. The large size, high costs of required engines and servos, and the complexity of assembly and maintenance make this a project for serious warbird enthusiasts rather than beginners. You should have substantial RC flying experience and ideally previous large aircraft experience before attempting this model.
- What power system should I choose for the P-51D Mustang 20cc? — You have three options. The Saito FG-21 20-21cc two or four-stroke petrol engine delivers authentic sound and performance for traditional engine flying. Glow fuel engines (20-21cc) provide another classic option with excellent throttle response. For modern convenience and clean operation, the E-flite Power 60 brushless motor paired with a 6S LiPo battery offers quiet, maintenance-free electric power. All systems are fully supported by the included hardware.
- What radio system do I need for the P-51D Mustang 20cc? — You need a full-range 5+ channel transmitter and receiver for basic operation (covering throttle, elevator, aileron, rudder, and flaps). If you plan to install the optional electric retracts, you need 6+ channels to control main gear, tail gear, and all other functions independently. Popular choices include Spektrum DSMX receivers for their reliability and range.
- Can I upgrade the fixed landing gear to electric retracts? — Yes, the airframe is specifically retract-ready. The main and tail landing gear locations are designed to accept E-flite electric retracts (sold separately or available in money-saving combo packages). The included fixed gear with shock-absorbing struts work perfectly for grass field flying, allowing you to start flying immediately and upgrade retracts when budget allows.
- How many servos does the P-51D Mustang 20cc need? — Eight standard-size servos are needed for basic operation controlling the two ailerons, elevator, rudder, two flaps, and necessary auxiliary functions. If using electric power without retracts, you need seven servos. Adding retractable gear requires additional channels on your radio and may require additional servos depending on your retract system.
- Is this a good warbird for UK grass field flying? — Absolutely. The large four-inch wheels and functional shock-absorbing struts are specifically designed for grass field operations, making this an excellent choice for flying from UK club fields. The fixed landing gear is robust and reliable, and the semi-symmetrical airfoil combined with functional flaps gives excellent take-off and landing characteristics even from shorter grass strips.
- What makes the P-51D Mustang different from other large RC warbirds? — The combination of authentic WWII historical detail (actual aircraft nose art from the 361st Fighter Group), modern construction techniques (laser-cut balsa and plywood), comprehensive scale detailing (3D cockpit, simulated engines, panel lines and rivets), and genuine power flexibility (gas, glow or electric) sets this model apart. The satin-finish covering with scale stencilling and the updated, more scale-accurate cowling design distinguish it from older warbird designs.
- How large is the P-51D Mustang 20cc? — At 1/6-scale with a 69.5-inch (176 cm) wingspan, this is a large model requiring significant hangar and transport space. You need at least a medium-sized field for safe flying and should have a vehicle capable of transporting a model this size. The two-piece wing design does make disassembly for transport more practical than a one-piece design.
- What is the assembly difficulty level? — This is an ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) model, meaning major construction is complete and you're primarily installing engines, servos, radio gear, and landing gear. Assembly is straightforward but time-consuming. You need experience with RC aircraft systems, proper epoxy techniques, and servo installation. Expect 20-40 hours of assembly time depending on your chosen power system and whether you add retracts.
- Can I use this model for aerobatics or just scale flying? — Whilst the emphasis is on authentic scale flying and stable flight characteristics, the P-51D Mustang has sufficient control authority and light wing loading for basic aerobatic manoeuvres including rolls, loops and reasonable knife-edge flying. However, it's optimised for smooth, realistic warbird flying rather than aggressive aerobatics.
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