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P-51D Mustang (Fixed)

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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, the Korean War and other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission for license-built Curtiss P-40 fighters. The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed and first flew on 26 October.[5][6

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor North American P-51D Mustang
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 39.4ft (12.0m)
  • Length 32.1ft (9.8m)
  • Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 4,911lbs (2,227kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,843lbs (3,104kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.146
  • Wing Loading 30.2lbs/ft2 (147.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 226.9ft2 (21.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5119

Parts

  • Number of Parts 88
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 388