Heritage Flight - P-51 Mustang
The legendary P-51 Mustang dominated the skies over Western Europe after it was introduced in World War II. The single-seat aircraft had a maximum speed of 437 miles per hour and could escort heavy bombers deep into the heart of Germany. The P-51 and the pilots that flew them were crucial to turning the tide of war in the Allies' favor.
DATE DEPLOYED
1941
ARMAMENT
Six .50-caliber machine guns, up to 2,000 lbs of bombs or 10 rockets
MAXIMUM SPEED
425 mph
CRUISING SPEED
275 mph
SERVICE CEILING
41,900 ft
RANGE
1,000 mi
SPAN
37 ft
LENGTH
32 ft
HEIGHT
8 ft, 8 in
WEIGHT
12,100 lb