How many versions of the p51 Mustang are there?
How many versions of the p51 Mustang are there?
North American P-51 Mustang
| P-51 Mustang | |
|---|---|
| Number built | More than 15,000 |
| Variants | North American A-36 Apache Rolls-Royce Mustang Mk.X Cavalier Mustang |
| Developed into | North American F-82 Twin Mustang Piper PA-48 Enforcer |
How much horsepower did the P-51 have?
P-51 MUSTANG SPECIFICATIONS
| AIRCRAFT: | TF-51 Mustang |
|---|---|
| MANUFACTURER: | North American Aviation |
| ENGINE: | Rolls Royce Packard built V-1650-7 Merlin 12 cylinder liquid cooled power plant. |
| HORSEPOWER: | 1490 |
| MAX SPEED: | 505 MPH |
How many P-51 Mustangs are left in the world?
175 Mustangs
There are only around 175 Mustangs still flying, with roughly 150 of those in the U.S. About 100 other Mustangs are on display in museums. More than 15,000 rolled off North American Aviation assembly lines in California and Texas during World War II.
When did the P-51 Mustang start using the Me 262?
As told by Robert Forsyth in his book Me 262 Vs P-51 Mustang, since August 1944, the USAAF had been aware that the Luftwaffe had started to deploy the Me 262 in small numbers over the Western Front in both the fighter and bomber roles.
How did the P-51 fare against the German jets?
The Me-262 didn’t accelerate too well and as you note was not as maneuverable. The Germans had to resort to putting up a CAP of prop fighters over their airfields and approach lanes when the 262s were inbound to protect them from the Allied fighters. knightpins93 wrote: How well did the P-51 fare against german jets?
Is the Me 262 a match for the P-51?
P-51 was no match for Me-262, not that escort fighters in general have ever showed competitive performance (except for speed and of course range).
Which is better the p47 or the P51?
The P47 and P51 were not technically better than the german planes. In one on one combat, an experienced luftwaffe pilot would always triumph. And i know some might bring up the last air offensive on allied air bases in the north of france, but those were conducted with inexperienced pilots who were rushed into combat.