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Table of Contents [Hide/Show] 1. - Development 2. - Serial #'s 3. - Operational History 4. - Variants 5. - Technical Specifications        XP-51        The RAF Mustangs I-IV        A-36 Apache        P-51A        P-51B        P-51C        P-51D        P-51K        P-51H        CA-17 6. - Operators 7. - Survivors 8. - Links 9. - Markings 10. - References 11. - Video

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1. - Development

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was a long-range single-seat World War II fighter aircraft. Designed, built and airborne in just 117 days, the Mustang first flew in RAF service as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft before conversion to a bomber escort, employed in raids over Germany, helping ensure Allied air superiority from early 1944.The P-51 was in service with Allied air forces in Europe and also saw limited service against the Japanese in the Pacific War.

The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter, but was relegated to a ground attack role when superseded by jet fighters early in the conflict. Nevertheless, it remained in service with some air forces until the early 1980s.

As well as being economical to produce, the Mustang was a fast, well-made, and highly durable aircraft. The definitive version, the P-51D, was powered by the Packard V-1650, a two-stage two-speed supercharged version of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and was armed with six .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns.

After World War II and the Korean War, many Mustangs were converted for civilian use, especially air racing. The Mustang's reputation was such that, in the mid-1960s, Ford Motor Company's Designer John Najjar proposed the name for a new youth-oriented coupe automobile after the fighter.

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2. - Serial #'s

1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946


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3. - Operational History

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4. - Variants

XP-51s

RAF

A-36

P-51A

P-51B

P-51C

P-51D

P-51K

P-51H

CA-17



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5. - Technical Specifications

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XP-51

Model - XP-51
Production - 2
Length - 32.25
Height - 12.2
Wingspan - 37.04
Weight - empty - 6275
Weight - normal T.O. -
Weight - max G.W. - 7,934
Powerplant - Allison V-1710-39
Horsepower - 1,150
Propeller - Curtiss 3-bladed electric 10'6"
Max Speed - 382 @ 13k
Service Ceiling - 30,800
Fuel Capacity - 170
Drop Tanks - na
Range - 750
Guns - 2x .50 cal, 2x .30 cal
Bomb / Rockets - na

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The RAF Mustangs I-IV

Model - Mustang I
Production - 620
Length - 32.25
Height - 12.2
Wingspan - 37.04
Weight - empty - 6536
Weight - normal T.O. - 8600
Weight - max G.W. - 10,600
Powerplant - Allison V-1710-39
Horsepower - 1,150
Propeller - Curtiss 3-bladed electric 10'6"
Max Speed - 388 @ 15k
Service Ceiling - 30,800
Fuel Capacity - 180
Drop Tanks - na
Range - 750
Guns - 2x .50 cal, 4x .30 cal
Bomb / Rockets - na


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A-36 Apache

Model - A-36
Production - 500
Length - 32.25
Height - 12.2
Wingspan - 37.04
Weight - empty - 6087
Weight - normal T.O. - 8600
Weight - max G.W. - 10,700
Powerplant - Allison V-1710-87
Horsepower - 1325
Propeller - Curtiss 3-bladed electric 10'9"
Max Speed - 356 @ 5k
Service Ceiling - 25,100
Fuel Capacity - 180
Drop Tanks - 2x 75 gal
Range - 750 / 1375+
Guns - 6x .50 cal
Bomb / Rockets - 2x 500 lb bombs


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P-51A

Model - P-51A
Production - 310
Length - 32.25
Height - 12.2
Wingspan - 37.04
Weight - empty - 6433
Weight - normal T.O. - 8600
Weight - max G.W. - 10600
Powerplant - Allison V-1710-81
Horsepower - 1200
Propeller - Curtiss 3-bladed electric 10'9"
Max Speed - 390 @ 20k
Service Ceiling - 31,350
Fuel Capacity - 180
Drop Tanks - 2x 75 gal
Range - 750 / 1375+
Guns - 4x .50 cal - 1260 rounds
Bomb / Rockets - 2x 500 lb bombs

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P-51B

Model P-51B / P-51C
Production 1988 / 1750
Length 32.25
Height 13.67
Wingspan 37.04
Weight - empty 6985
Weight - normal T.O. 9,800
Weight - max G.W. 11,800
Powerplant Packard (Rolls Royce) V-1650-3, -7
Horsepower 1380, 1490
Propeller - Hamilton Standard 11'2" 4-blade
Max Speed 439 mph at 25k feet
Service Ceiling 41,800
Fuel Capacity 180, 269
Drop Tanks 2x 75 or 2x 108
Range 1,180 and 1,900 w/DT
Armament 4x .50 cal. - 1260 rounds
(2) 1,000 lb bombs or rockets

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P-51C

Review P-51B Specs Above

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P-51D

Model P-51D / P-51K
Production 8,102 / 1,500
Length 32.25
Height 13.67
Wingspan 37.04
Weight - empty 7,635
Weight - normal T.O. 10,100
Weight - max G.W. 12,100
Powerplant Packard (Rolls Royce) V-1650-7
Horsepower 1,490
Propeller - Hamilton Standard 11'2" 4-blade (D)
Aeroproducts 11'0" 4-blade (K)
Max Speed 437 at 25k
Service Ceiling 41,780 feet
Fuel Capacity 269
Drop Tanks 2x 75 or 2x 108
Range 1,180 and 1,900 w/DT
Armament 6x .50 cal. - 1880 rounds
(2) 1,000 lb bombs or rockets

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P-51K

Review P-51D Specs Above

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P-51H

Model P-51H
Production 555
Length 33.33
Height 13.67
Wingspan 37.04
Weight - empty 7040
Weight - normal T.O. 9,500
Weight - max G.W. 11,500
Powerplant Packard (Rolls Royce) V-1650-9
Horsepower 1,490
Propeller - Aeroproducts 4-blade
Max Speed 490 at 25k
Service Ceiling 41,320 feet
Fuel Capacity 255
Drop Tanks 2x 75 or 2x 108
Range 855 and 1,200 w/DT
Armament 6x .50 cal. - 1880 rounds
(2) 1,000 lb bombs or rockets

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CA-17

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6. - Operators

• Australia
• Bolivia
• Canada
• China
• Costa Rica
• Cuba
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• France
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Indonesia
• Israel
• Italy
• New Zealand
• Philippines
• People's Republic of China
• Poland
• Somalia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Soviet Union
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay

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7. - Survivors

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8. - Links

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9. - Markings

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10. - References

Gus Roque Profile's
http://mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/
http://www.greatplainswing.org/
http://warbirdregistry.org

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11. - Video