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"Ole Yeller" P-51D Mustang |
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Bob Hoover's Famous "Ole Yeller" P-51D Mustang (N51RH) |
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For 20 years it was the official pace and safety plane for the Reno National Championship Air Races Unlimited Class. |
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Has made over 1,000 Air Show performances in the United States, Canada and Mexico. |
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Still holds the Speed Record from Los Angeles, California to Daytona Beach, Florida - 5 hours 20 minutes - established on March 29, 1985. |
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Click Here to listen to a flyby of "Ole Yeller" |
| General Specifications of the North American P-51D Mustang: |
| Power Plant | V-1650-7 12 Cylinder 1649 cubic inch in-line engine rated at 1490 HP on takeoff, 1720 HP at max war emergency power settings. |
| Dimensions | Wingspan: 37' 0" Length: 32' 3" Height: 13' 8" |
| Weight | Empty: 7,125 lbs. Clean: 9,450 lbs. Gross: 11,600 lbs. |
| Performance | Max speed: 437 MPH at 25,000 feet Combat range: 1000 miles with two 110 gallon drop tanks Service Ceiling: 42,00 feet |
| Armament | 6 x .50 caliber machine guns 400 rounds each inboard gun 270 rounds each center and outboard guns |
| PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION: |
 This
stunning World War II Fighter, of which few are available on the Airshow circuit today,
performs a full aerobatic routine and continues to be a crowd pleaser at events from coast
to coast. Built in 1944, and billed the Top Gun of World War II, the exciting
routine in "Ole Yeller" is sure to thrill even the most fast paced Airshow
crowd! The aircraft is powered by a Rolls Royce Merlin V1650-7 12 cylinder engine, one of
the most powerful inline engines ever produced. The high energy aerobatic routine of
"Ole Yeller" will showcase this tremendous power and capability which have made
the P-51 Mustang legendary. Cuban eights, four point rolls, vertical rolls, inverted
flight, and high speed passes are just a portion of the aerobatic demonstration. Bring
this thrilling piece of history to your town! |
| PROMOTER BENEFITS: |
| The Mustang is available for early arrivals, media and VIP flights! Press packages and video are available for your news media. |
| OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| Fuel | 30 Gallons of Av-gas per flight (top-off fuel on completion of Airshow) |
| Lodging | 2 rooms for show dates and arrival night |
| Ground Transportation | 1 rental car upon arrival |
| Ground Support | Hangar if possible |
| Security | Adequate security each day/evening. |
| INSURANCE INFORMATION: |
| Airshow liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars is carried. Proof of insurance certificate will be sent to the sponsor upon request. |
| Company: | "Ole
Yeller" Airshows |
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