The RC P-51 Mustang 1.5M by E-flite

This is a big foam semi-scale RC P-51 Mustang than can be put together in less than an hour and requires no glue. The removable wing tips eases transportation and no tools are required for field assembly. The purpose of this page is to bring all the information available, on this model, to one web page. We surf the web so you don't have to!


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Note that with the images below, you can click on them to see a larger image of this RC P-51 Mustang. With some there is also a magnifying glass to see even finer detail.

All photos are from the Horizon Hobby web site.





E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.
E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.



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Features




  • Lots of scale detail-molded in panel lines, removable drop tanks, guns, landing gear doors. retractable tail wheel, detailed air scoop.
  • Scale color scheme of a privately owned show Mustang
  • AS3X and switchable SAFE guidance systems (BNF version)
  • Full range telemetry(BNF version)
  • Smooth flight performance at high and low speed
  • Nine factory installed servos with ball link connections.
  • Fast assembly time with no gluing required. (Less than an hour)
  • Removable wing tips for easier transportation
  • Fits 6S batteries from 3200-7000+mAh to deliver level flight top speeds up to 80+ MPH and unlimited vertical performance
  • Ball-bearing equipped wheels with diamond tread pattern tires for added scale appearance
  • Retractable tailwheel plus main gear with scale shock-absorbing struts for operation from a variety of surfaces including grass
  • Unique 3-piece wing includes center section with main gear plus outer panels that snap into place securely without fasteners
  • Durable hollow EPO airframe with carbon fiber and wood reinforcement



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Specifications

The E-flite p-51D Mustang 1.5M

  • Scale: 1/7.5 approx.
  • Wingspan: 59.06"(1500mm)
  • Length: 52" (1320.8mm)
  • Wing Area:  
  • Wing Loading: 
  • Weight: 7.59lbs(121.4oz)(3450g)-inc. 6S 5000mAh battery
  • CG- 124-137mm(4.88"-5.39") from L.E. with gear down (See manual)
  • Power system-6S 5000mAh+30C
  • ESC-  Spektrum Avian 100A brushless
  • Motor- 4650-440Kv 
  • Prop:  15.5"x11"P (381mmx279.4mm), 4 blade
  • Receiver: Spektrum AR637TA6 (BNF only)
  • Servos:  Spektrum A450 13g -(Installed) and A330 9g (installed) 9 in total
  • Electronic retractable main gear - all metal with shock absorbing struts
  • Ailerons-Yes
  • Elevator-Yes
  • Rudder-Yes
  • Flaps-Yes
  • Lights-Yes
  • Hinge Type-Nylon reinforced.
  • Material-EPO  hollow , carbon fiber and ply
  • Technology: Smart,AS3X & SAFE
  • Skill Level-Warbird experience
  • Build Time-Less than 1 hour
  • Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass






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Parts Included




E-flite P-51D Mustang RC Airplane.Image is from the "Model Aviation" P-51 review
  • 3-piece wing complete with servos and all  pre-wired electrics, electric retracts
  • Complete fuselage with servos and all pre-wired electrics
  • Tailplane with pre-hinged elevators
  • 4-blade propellor and spinner
  • Screw package
  • Carbon fiber wing tubes



As you can see there is not a lot to put together and less than an hour is needed to have this RC P-51 Mustang ready to fly.

This is the latest technology available in the scale RC airplane world, from the composite construction of EPO foam, carbon fiber, and plastic parts to the flight stabilization gyros that ensure success.




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Extras Required for the RC P-51 Mustang 1.5M




  • 6-7 channel DSMX/DSM2 compatible transmitter (for BNF version)
  • 6S 22.2V 3200–7000mAh LiPo with EC5™ or IC5® Connector
  • Suitable charger
  • Compatible 6+ channel receiver and transmitter (for PNP version)



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Videos




This first video, by RC Informer, shows the unboxing and includes programming a Spektrum transmitter.




This is one of the Horizon Hobby videos that shows good close-ups of the details




Here is another Horizon video that shows slow speed flight as well as a lot of detail.

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Manual

This is an excellent manual in very good English. Click here or on the image to see a PDF file.







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Pros




  • BNF version includes AS3X and switchable SAFE as well as telemetry
  • Fast assembly with no glue required
  • Extra scale details like main gear doors and retractable tail wheel and lights
  • Scale struts with full suspension
  • Removal wing tip panels



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Cons




  • After a lot of searching I could find nothing worth mentioning!



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Modifications




  • I could find no reference to any worthwhile modifications
  • One tip is to use a servo tester to cycle all servos. Better to find any problems now than in the air!



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Review Notes







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Purchasing




For our fellow Canadian customers, you can buy the RC P-51 Mustang 1.5M from Great Hobbies and pay in Canadian dollars.

Click here for the BNF version ($699.99CAD) and here for the PNP model.($679.99CAD)

Please note that the above links to Horizon Hobby and Great Hobbies pages are provided solely for your convenience. We do not receive any commissions or royalties from Horizon Hobby or Great Hobbies. The price you may pay is exactly the same as if you were to approach the sites independently.




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