(Model CardBoard 2003-03) (Airplane) P-51B Mustang (1x50) (4xa4)
(Model CardBoard 2003-03) (Airplane) P-51B Mustang (1x50) (4xa4)
(Model CardBoard 2003-03) (Airplane) P-51B Mustang (1x50) (4xa4)
Ranger as a Navy pilot, Tex Hill volunteered to fly for the AVG Flying Tigers in China, becoming Squadron Leader in the Second Squadron and notching up over 12 aerial victories. Tex Hill remained in China to activate the 75th Fighter Squadron. then commanded the 23rd Fighter Group, where he increased his score of victories to 18.4.
Manufacturer: North American Aviation Crew/Passengers: one pilot Power Plant: one 1,590 hp Packard (license-built) V-1650-7 Merlin piston engine Performance: Max Speed: 448 mph ( 721 km/h) Cruising Speed: 360 mph ( 579 km/h) Service Ceiling: 41,900 ft (12,771 m) Range: 1,300 mi ( 2,092 km) Weights: Empty: 7,125 lb ( 3,232 kg) Gross: 11,600 lb ( 5,262 kg) Dimensions: Span: 37 ft 1 in (11.29 m) Length: 32 ft 3 in (9.83 m) Height: 13 ft 8 in ( 4.17 m) Wing Area: 235 sq ft (21.83 sq m) Armament: two 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns plus provisions for two 500 lb (227 kg) bombs, eight rockets or two drop tanks
03/2003
5c
WIRE
WIRE 0,5mm
seat was a hazard for new or inexperienced pilots, and the tank was usually restricted to 65 US gallons. This extra tank, nevertheless, still made a crucial difference in combat radius, and it was standard equipment in all future production versions. With this extra fuel, Mustangs were able to escort bombers all the way to Berlin from bases in Britain. Production of the Merlin engined versions began in 1943 with the P-51B, of which 1,988 were built at North American's Inglewood, California factory, and with the generally similar P-51C, of which 1,750 were built in a new factory at Dallas, Texas. Both differed from the earlier versions by having a strengthened fuselage, redesigned ailerons and armament of four 12.7 mmn (0.50 in) machine guns.
Mustang Mk III
Lend-Lease allocations of these versions for the RAF comprised 274 (P-51B) and 636 (P-51C) respectively, all designated Mustang Mk III.
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