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North American P-51B Mustang -Great Britain-

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AG1 - Navigation/Position Lights
AG2 - Recognition Lights
AG3 - Landing Light
AG4 -
AG5 - Pylons (Drops Bombs/Tanks if added)
AG6 -
AG7 -
AG8 -

Wikipedia
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) was actually the first military force to use the P-51 Mustang. In 1940, the British ordered the aircraft from North American Aviation because they urgently needed a new fighter. The early Mustangs—called Mustang Mk I, Mk IA, and Mk II in RAF service—were used mainly for reconnaissance and low-level ground-attack missions, because their original Allison engines didn’t perform well at high altitude.

The RAF was also the first to test the Mustang with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which transformed the aircraft into a fast, high-altitude fighter. This upgrade eventually led to the P-51B/C and P-51D, which the RAF also flew. In British service, these later versions were known as Mustang Mk III (B/C) and Mustang Mk IV (D).

While America used Mustangs heavily as long-range bomber escorts, the RAF mainly used them for fighter-bomber missions, reconnaissance, and supporting ground forces. They were used in Europe and the Mediterranean and played a key role in the final stages of WWII.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 37.3ft (11.4m)
  • Length 32.2ft (9.8m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 7,700lbs (3,492kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,366lbs (3,794kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.203
  • Wing Loading 31.4lbs/ft2 (153.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 266.4ft2 (24.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2226

Parts

  • Number of Parts 513
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,856
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    Just to let yall know I had Mouth surgery to get wisdom teeth out so posting will be slowing down 👍

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    6,395 Trainz448

    @American51 No worries, I have to get my wisdom teeth removed early next month, so I understand lol.

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    @jj25 don't worry ive got a lot more but remember I did have surgery on the mouth so I will post slow

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    ¡¿another livery?! thanks man u are the best

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