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North American P-51D Mustang

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Information Sourced:

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196263/north-american-p-51d-mustang/

The Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also as a ground attack fighter-bomber. The Mustang served in nearly every combat zone during WWII, and later fought in the Korean War.

Armament: Six .50-cal. machine guns and 10 5-in. rockets or 2,000 lbs. of bombs
Engine: Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650 of 1,695 hp
Maximum speed: 437 mph
Cruising speed: 275 mph
Range: 1,000 miles
Ceiling: 41,900 ft.
Span: 37 ft.
Length: 32 ft. 3 in.
Height: 13 ft. 8 in.
Weight: 12,100 lbs. maximum

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 37.0ft (11.3m)
  • Length 32.2ft (9.8m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 8,457lbs (3,836kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,773lbs (4,433kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.173
  • Wing Loading 36.7lbs/ft2 (179.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 266.4ft2 (24.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2028

Parts

  • Number of Parts 684
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,402