Was the P-51 a good fighter?
The P-51 dominated air combat in Europe, destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. It was also a very capable fighter-bomber and could carry 1,000 pounds of bombs and rockets.
What plane did the P-51 replace?
Replacing the Allison with a Rolls-Royce Merlin resulted in the P-51B/C (Mustang Mk III) model, and transformed the aircraft’s performance at altitudes above 15,000 ft (4,600 m) (without sacrificing range), allowing it to compete with the Luftwaffe’s fighters.
How many seats does a P-51 have?
1
North American P-51 Mustang/Number of seats
Which is faster P-51 or Spitfire?
The maximum speed of a P51D was 437mph whilst the Spitfire was slightly faster at 448mph. For interception, this was clearly quite important. However, the P51D was generally more specialized than the Spitfire. In it’s main role, the Mustang proved itself as a superb escort fighter in Allied bombing raids over Germany.
What is the range of a p 51 Mustang?
The P51 B was first used in December 1943 and in May 1944, the P51-D was introduced. The Mustang’s maximum speed was 437 mph (490 mph for the P51H), with a cruising speed of 275 mph. The Mustang had a range of 1,000 miles that increased to 1,300 miles for those aircraft equipped with fuel drop tanks.
Who built the p 51 Mustang?
Mustang engineering team was lead by North American Aviation engineers Raymond Rice and Edgar Schmued . The P-51 Mustang was built by North American Aviation (NAA) and produced in their factories in Inglewood California and Dallas, Texas.
What is a p 51 Mustang?
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 North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission .
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