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The North Amarican P-51 Mustang was used in WWII on the Allied side. It was mainly used as a bomber escort over Germany, but also saw action in the Pacific War. Because of these escorts, they were designed to have increased range. The P-51 became the [[USAF]]'s flagship fighter in World War II.
==World War ll==
 
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This jet used to bomb some bitches.
 
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Most of the P-51's wartime escorts were over Germany defending the B-17s from attack. It also saw combat in the Pacific War against Japan. The P-51 was used in the Korean War as well, where it was renamed from P-51 ( Pursuit ) to F-51 ( Fighter ). It was one of the last propeller fighters to be used, being replaced by jets in later years.
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Although more expensive to build, the P-51 was very durable and difficult to take down. The Japanese in World War II had trouble matching this plane, and instead built their planes to be built quickly in order to swarm the enemy. This tactic worked as long as the pilots didn't panic. The P-51 was also the first USAF Air Dominance Fighter.
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==World War II==
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At a conference during World War II, the Allies developed a plan to bomb Germany around the clock. The RAF would bomb by night, and the USAF by day. The USAF needed fighters to defend their bombers against enemy fighter planes. The P-51 Mustang was their answer.
 
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[[Category:Fighters]]
 
[[Category:Military]]
 
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Revision as of 12:43, 13 June 2012

North American P-51 Mustang
P-51 Mustang in flight

P-51 Mustang in flight

Description
Role Long-range fighter
Crew 1
Passengers
First flight October 26, 1940
Entered service 1942
Manufacturer
Produced 15,875
Dimensions
Length
Wingspan
Height
Wing area
Weights
Empty
Loaded
Maximum takeoff
Powerplant
Engine ×
Power (each)
Performance
Maximum speed
Cruising speed
Range
Ceiling
Rate of climb

The North Amarican P-51 Mustang was used in WWII on the Allied side. It was mainly used as a bomber escort over Germany, but also saw action in the Pacific War. Because of these escorts, they were designed to have increased range. The P-51 became the USAF's flagship fighter in World War II.

Most of the P-51's wartime escorts were over Germany defending the B-17s from attack. It also saw combat in the Pacific War against Japan. The P-51 was used in the Korean War as well, where it was renamed from P-51 ( Pursuit ) to F-51 ( Fighter ). It was one of the last propeller fighters to be used, being replaced by jets in later years.

Although more expensive to build, the P-51 was very durable and difficult to take down. The Japanese in World War II had trouble matching this plane, and instead built their planes to be built quickly in order to swarm the enemy. This tactic worked as long as the pilots didn't panic. The P-51 was also the first USAF Air Dominance Fighter.

World War II

At a conference during World War II, the Allies developed a plan to bomb Germany around the clock. The RAF would bomb by night, and the USAF by day. The USAF needed fighters to defend their bombers against enemy fighter planes. The P-51 Mustang was their answer.