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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.
P-51, a single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft originally designed and produced by North American Aviation for the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and later adopted by the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF). The P-51 is widely regarded as the finest all-around piston-engined fighter of World War II to be produced in significant numbers.
2 Αυγ 2021 · With its bubble canopy and aerodynamic styling, the later-version P-51D is often viewed as the “missing link” between World War II fighters and modern-day jet planes.
3 Δεκ 2023 · Entering service in the midst of World War II, the P-51 quickly garnered attention for its unmatched range and escort capabilities. Serving primarily as a long-range bomber escort, it played a pivotal role in turning the tide of air battles over Europe.
26 Αυγ 2022 · The long-range P-51 Mustang fighter helped secure the Allied victory by enabling the resumption of strategic bombing after heavy losses suffered by unescorted bombers in 1942 and 1943.
Flight characteristics of the North American P-51 Mustang. Restored and upscaled rare training footage, interviews with legendary WW2 pilot Bud Anderson, inc...
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.
