Air Cover Engineering Preps to Take in New Experimental Kit Orders

Air Cover Engineering, which acquired Titan Aircraft’s assets in December, recently announced that it will soon be breaking ground on a new production facility. The build hopes to get T-51 and Tornado kit orders back up and running with improved efficiency and quality.

The company announced that it would be taking over Titan Aircraft’s assets, including its T-51 Mustang and Tornado series aircraft, on December 8, 2024. Both of these designs were pioneered by Titan Aircraft founder John Williams.

“As we take the reins, we are proud to continue and expand upon the incredible vision of John Williams, the driving force behind the T-51 and Tornado aircraft,” Air Cover Engineering stated in a social media post. Our goal is to honor his legacy by advancing these iconic models and pushing the boundaries of aviation innovation even further.”

With the deal finalized, Air Cover Engineering immediately began working to get Titan designs off the ground. To do so, it has mapped out a new 17,600-square-foot production facility at its home base in Frankford, Missouri. The company hopes to complete construction in November 2025 before accepting orders and deposits for kits. Parts will remain up for sale while the build is in progress.

“In the meantime, we will continue to strive to provide our existing Mustang and Tornado clients with high quality parts and friendly professional service,” the company expressed.

The T-51 Mustang is a 3/4 scale replica of the iconic P-51 Mustang, providing the same sleek and high-performance feel at a much more realistic price tag. The estimated build time for a T-51 is around 1,600 hours, with the kit including all required materials, components, and fasteners. Using a 245-hp Honda 3.5L V6 engine swinging a scale 4-blade constant speed propeller, plus standard flight instruments, Air Cover Engineering reports that the aircraft could be assembled for less than $100,000.

Air Cover Engineering will also be producing kits for the Tornado series sport planes, which includes the Tornado I, II, S, and SS. The Tornado has a much more manageable build time, taking around 150-300 hours to complete, yet still creates an impressively capable bird.

FMI: www.titanaircraft.com