P-51D Mustang

The P-51 "Mustang" was considered by many to be the finest fighter plane of World War II. Its Rolls-Royce engine and solid airframe made this aircraft a very stable and effective fighter. Used to escort Allied bombers on missions, this aircraft performed very well.

Nation: U.S.A.

Manufacturer: North American Aviation

Type: Fighter

Engine: Packard Merlin V-1650-7 12 Cylinder 1649 Cubic Inch Liquid Cooled Inline V, 1490 Hp takeoff, 1720 Hp Max War Emergency

Wingspan: 37'
Length: 32' 3"
Height: 8' 8"

Load Weight: 11600 lbs

Max Speed: 437 mph at 25000'

Ceiling: 43000'

Range: 1000 miles with two 110 gallon drop tanks

Crew: 1

Armament: Six M2 .50 Machine Guns, 2000 lbs of Bombs/Rockets