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P-51C at ~70% scale as ultralight?

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J.L. Frusha

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I know I don't know enough, so I'm asking. There are plenty of folks in here that can give an educated opinion and I'd like to know...

I like the P-51C Mustang III with the Malcolm Hood as used by both the RAF and the US AAC (Mighty Eighth did, for certain).

Using foam-core plywood sandwich and plywood over foam skin, could a P-51 C be built at ~70% scale and be an ultralight?

Rather than a larger engine, I was thinking a "series-elecrtic hybrid" could provide sufficient power at a significant weight savings, using one of the newer free-piston linear generators.That would allow the generator to be placed in the aft fuselage, to help with weight and balance, as well. I was also thinking, maybe stretch the root wing cord a bit, too, as shown below.

I've copied and adapted P-51B Mustang III images, as well as a P-51D Cockpit from a DIY simulator, all scaled together.

Excuse my crappy MS-Paint adaptation. It's what I know how to use.

LOA 25 ft 3 in
Span 26 ft 5 in

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