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The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission.
P-51, single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft originally designed and produced by North American Aviation for the British Royal Air Force and later adopted by the U.S. Army Air Forces. The P-51 is widely regarded as the finest all-around piston-engined fighter of World War II to be produced in significant numbers.
It was an astonishing accomplishment for North American: they had delivered a brand new, prototype aircraft in a mere 102 days and flew it weeks later. The British accepted the plane into service, and gave it its famous “Mustang” nickname. However, the P-51 did have issues.
2 Αυγ 2021 · Aerodynamically agile and acrobatic, the Mustang was fast and furious in its effectiveness in downing enemy aircraft. A latecomer to World War II, it first saw combat over Europe near the end...
19 Ιαν 2020 · The fighter's high speed and performance made it one of the few aircraft capable of pursuing V-1 flying bombs and defeating the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter. While best known for its service in Europe, some Mustang units saw service in the Pacific and the Far East. During World War II, the P-51 was credited with downing 4,950 German ...
16 Οκτ 2023 · The P-51 Mustang, one of the most iconic combat aircraft of World War II, remains a powerful symbol of aeronautical ingenuity. Its performance, versatility, and impact on the theater of war make it an outstanding machine.
Specifications. Crew: 1 (Pilot) Wingspan: 37 feet. Length: 32 feet. Maximum Speed: 437 miles per hour. Cruising Speed: 275 miles per hour. Maximum Range: 1,000 miles. Engine: Packard Rolls Royce Merlin V-1650-7 (1,695 hp) Maximum Load: 2,000 pounds of bombs, or ten 5-inch rockets.
