How many P-51 variants are there?
North American P-51 Mustang
| P-51 Mustang | |
|---|---|
| Number built | More than 15,000 |
| Variants | North American A-36 Apache Rolls-Royce Mustang Mk.X Cavalier Mustang |
| Developed into | North American F-82 Twin Mustang Piper PA-48 Enforcer |
How many p51 Mustangs were built?
About 13,300 Merlin-powered Mustangs were produced in the United States. Though production contracts were canceled at war’s end, the P-51 remained in service with the Air Force for several years thereafter.
What is the most famous P-51?
Gunfighter is one of the world’s most famous P-51 Mustangs, having appeared on the airshow circuit and providing rides for over 35 years….P-51 Gunfighter Colonel Larry Lumpkin (P-51 Gunfighter)
| P-51 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,650 mi with external tanks |
How many guns did the p51 Mustang have?
P-51 MUSTANG SPECIFICATIONS
| AIRCRAFT: | TF-51 Mustang |
|---|---|
| CLIMB RATE: | 3,475 ft/ minute 7.3 min to 20,000 ft. |
| RANGE: | 2,080 miles with two 110 gal. drop tanks |
| ARMAMENT: | 6 X .50 caliber Browning machine guns 2 with 270 rounds per gun 4 with 400 rounds per gun |
| FUEL CAPACITY: | 184 imp. gal. internal, provision for two 62.5 gal. drop tanks. |
What did the Japanese call the P-38 Lightning?
the fork-tailed devil
What is the K in K rations?
The first procurement of K-rations was made in May 1942. Some believed the K-ration was named after Dr. Keys or was short for “Commando” (as elite troops were the first to receive it). However, the letter “K” was selected because it was phonetically distinct from other letter-name rations.
Did the p38 fly in Italy?
The P-38 was still important as a fighter aircraft. In September 1943, the Allies invaded southern Italy. Of all the allied fighters involved in the invasion, the P-38 had the longest range, allowing it to spend an hour over the invasion beaches (including ten minutes of combat).
What was the top speed of a p38?
713 km/h