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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.
Learn how the switch to the British-designed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine transformed the P-51 Mustang from a mediocre fighter to a world-beater in World War II. Read about the Merlin's performance, range, and impact on the air war over Europe and Japan.
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).
Take an in-depth look inside a North American P-51D fighter plane from the World War II era.PATREONHelp me keep making videos:https://www.patreon.com/animagr...
Learn about the origins, development and performance of the P-51 Mustang, one of the most famous fighters of World War II. Find out how the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine transformed the P-51 from a good fighter to a superior one.
1 Ιαν 2020 · While there were more than a dozen variants produced during and after World War 2, the P-51D is the most famous. The introduction of the P-51D model came in early 1944. This variant included a much more powerful engine, increased firepower, better pilot visibility and droppable external fuel tanks.
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.
