North American P-51

The North American P-51 Mustang was a single engine, single seat, all metal fighter of the Second World War. It was used principally as a long range escort fighter for bombing missions over Germany and Japan.


 

Type Example P-51 D

Length 9,82 m 
Wingspan 11,28 m
Height 4,16 m
Powerplant One Rolls-Roye/Packard-Merlin V-1650-7 with 1.671 Horsepower
Maximum Speed 703 km/h at 7.620 m altitude
Range 3.307 km with drop tank
Service Ceiling 12.500 m
Crew 1
Empty Weight 3.450 kg
Loaded Weight 5.260 kg
Armament Six .50 cal. Browning MG 53-2; external bombs or rockets

 

Letzte Aktualisierung: 22.12.2008 17:04