Is P 51C 10 good?
The P-51C-10 Mustang is a rank III American fighter with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB) and 4.0 (SB). It is still a competitive aircraft overall and offers a good learning opportunity for later USAF propeller fighters.
How many P-51 variants are there?
North American P-51 Mustang
| P-51 Mustang | |
|---|---|
| Number built | More than 15,000 |
| Variants | North American A-36 Rolls-Royce Mustang Mk.X CAC Mustang Cavalier Mustang |
| Developed into | North American F-82 Twin Mustang Piper PA-48 Enforcer |
When was the p51d introduced?
Instead of P-40s, North American offered to design a new fighter which became the P-51 Mustang. The P-51 prototype was ready on September 9, 1940, and it first flew October 26, 1940.
Is P 51 Good War Thunder?
The P-51 Mustang is a rank II American fighter with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/SB) and 3.7 (RB). The plane may not climb very well but does retain the traits of an energy fighter. Even with its limited climb rate the aircraft’s dive-speed is excellent, but manoeuvrability is average at best.
What was the F-82 Twin Mustang used for?
Initially intended as a very long-range (VLR) escort fighter, the F-82 was designed to escort Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers on missions exceeding 2,000 mi (3,200 km) from the Solomon Islands or Philippines to Tokyo, missions beyond the range of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and conventional P-51 Mustangs.
When did the P-51 come to life?
Now, the P-51 really comes to life. With successful retrofits of a Merlin engine into a P-51 from both sides of the Atlantic, orders were place for the new Mustangs, NA-102, NA-103, NA-104, the P-51B and P-51C. These retrofits first flew in October (RAF) and November (USAAF) of 1942.
What mods were included in the P-51B bomber?
Other mods included in the P-51B were increased loads to 1,000 lbs under each wing, no more nose mounted guns (no room with the Merlin) and a redesigned belly scoop. There were many other changes firewall forward to accomadate the new engine.
How many P-51Ds did Sweden have?
In February 1945, Sweden purchased 50 P-51Ds designated J 26, which were delivered by American pilots in April and assigned to the Uppland Air Force Wing (F 16) at Uppsala as interceptors. In early 1946, the Jämtland Air Force Wing (F 4) at Östersund was equipped with a second batch of 90 P-51Ds.
How many P-51 Mustangs were supplied to the British?
The first RAF Mustangs supplied under Lend-Lease were 93 P-51s, designated Mk Ia, followed by 50 P-51As used as Mustang Mk II s. Aircraft supplied to Britain under Lend-Lease were required for accounting purposes to be on the USAAC’s books before they could be supplied to Britain.