Chris Klimek

By kbgroup

1945 P-51D "Mustang"

Being that I work at an airport, there are several cool planes that land there from time to time which I'm able to see up close. This one however is based here.

1945 P-51D "Mustang"

Manufacturer: North American Aviation, Dallas, Texas.
Engine: Packard-Merlin V-1650-7 piston, 1695 hp, V-12
Weight: empty 7,125 lbs, max takeoff 12,100 lbs.
Wing Span: 37 ft .5 in
Length: 32 ft 9.5 in
Height: 13 ft 8 in
Max Speed: 437 mph
Ceiling: 41,900 ft
Range: 1,300 miles
Armament: six 50-caliber wing-mounted machine guns and could carry two 1,000 lb bombs or six 5-inch rockets.
Number built: 15,018+
Airworthy today: 150+


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