Sweepstang

 

The Sweepstang was a converted Mustang with swept back wings and a RR Griffon engine.

In an attempt to gain more speed the wings of the P-51 Mustang were replaced with swept back ones.

The result was a fast aircraft but it turned out to be very unstable and almost impossible to fly.

The sweepstang crashed on its fourth flight.

 

Last updated: 28/06/2019