Dago Red is a North American P-51 Mustang (44-74996), restored as a competitive air racer by Frank Taylor in 1981. Dago Red holds several world records, including the 15km (517.323mph) set in 1983. Frank Taylor piloted the plane to most of its world records in the 1980s.

Awards

  • Six time winner of the National Championship Air Races (1982, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003)
  • Mojave, California 1983 - World Speed Record 15km (517.323mph)
  • Unlimited Reno Air Races 1982 - Gold Winner
  • Reno Air Races 2003 - Thompson Trophy, Fastest Lap (512.164mph), Fastest Race (507.105mph)
  • Reno Air Races 2001 - Fastest Qualifying Speed (497.797mph)

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 32ft 3in (9.83m)
  • Wingspan: 32ft 3in (9.84m)
  • Height: 13ft 0in (3.96m)
  • Wing area: 150sqft (14m2)
  • Empty weight: 7,200lb (3,266kg)
  • Gross weight: 7,800lb (3,538kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 8,500lb (3,856kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine race tuned, estimated 3,500 to 3,800hp (2,600 to 2,800kW)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed Hamilton Standard paddle bladed propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 450kn (520mph, 840km/h)
  • Range: 100nmi (120mi, 190km)
  • Service ceiling: 45,000ft (14,000m)
  • Rate of climb: 8,000ft/min (41m/s)

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