Tunnan J-29E by MIBO
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Tunnan J-29E by MIBO
We are considering bringing the Swedish Tunnan J-29E kit by MIBO to the States.There were 224 of these built & begin service with the Swedish Air Force in 1952.It was dubbed the "Flying Barrel" because it had a barrel appearance.The Tunnan set a world speed record of 606 MPH in 1954.More back ground & pictures available on: (http://www.mibojets.com/index.php?op...id=110&lang=en) The MIBO Kit is a 1:4.8 ScaleWing Span 90" (2.29 Meters)Fuse 83" (2.1 Meters)Weight 33 lbs (15 kg)Turbine 26 lbs (12 kg)Formers & fittigns installedHighly scale detailed with pylons & ordnance. TRADITIONAL MIBO LIGHT & STRONG. SO WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THERE A MARKET FOR THE TUNNAN IN THE STATES ?
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RE: Tunnan J-29E by MIBO
Come on Roger. Tell Bogo to stop messing around with this ugly little, roll sensitive barrel, thats going to be awful in a cross wind, and get cracking on that big boy A-10..
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Oh, I'd take the new Thunderbolt over the Tunnan. Not that I could afford it but that's why we've got these forum to marvel at other peoples dream machines!
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