P-51D Mustang
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- U.S. fighter
- Propeller-driven aircraft, single engine
- Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
- Scale: 1/48th
- Operators: U.S. Army Air Force, British Royal Air Force, many others worldwide
- Time in operation: 1942-1984 (Dominican Air Force)
- World War II era
- Manufacturers: North American
- Length: 8 inches
- Wingspan: 10 inches
The North American P-51 Mustang was designed to replace the aging P-40 Warhawk as America's primary fighter aircraft, and it proved extremely successful in this role. Nearly 16,000 were built, and the fighter was used in a military role until 1984. With good range and excellent performance in combat, the P-51 was used as America's primary bomber escort throughout World War II, and it saw service in a variety of other roles, including ground attack, a role that continued to utilize the Mustang well after World War II. The P-51 also proved an excellent test platform for a variety of experiments, and it was used as a chase plane for other aircraft tests long after it had retired from combat duty in the American Air Force.
P-51s were sold to a number of nations worldwide, and the last P-51s saw military service in the Dominican Air Force until 1984. The Mustang continues to be used in a variety of civilian roles, including air races. The meticulous detailing and sublime construction that went into this model reflect the quality of the original aircraft and make this a showcase item for any collection.
Material
Wood
Weight
2.1 lbs.
Finish
Painted
Year
1940
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
10
Branch
Army
Aircraft
Prop
Wingspan (in.)
8
Era
WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
17533
