Linn Mini Mustang Explained

The Mini Mustang was a scale replica of the P-51 Mustang. It featured aluminium construction and manual retractable landing gear.^[1]

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.^[2]
• The L2 Mustang featured longer canopy, balanced elevators, reshaped engine cowling and air-scoop, and a four-blade propeller replacing the two-blade ones.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Sport Aviation. Mini Mustang wonderful little fighter. David Magum. October 1969.
2. Popular Mechanics. 250 mph mini-mustang. October 1972. John F Pearson and Howard Levy.
3. Web site: Linn L-1 Mini-Mustang.