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Description:
- The P-51 Mustang is considered by many to be the best fighter aircraft of
WWII. The P-51 Mustang came about when the British Purchasing Commission asked
North American Aviation to produce the Curtiss P-40 for the RAF, but North
American stated they could build something better. The P-51D is considered
by many experts to be the definitive variant of the Mustang as it was the
most widely produced. It featured a bubble canopy which gave the pilot superb
all-round visibility as well as a heavier armament of six 12.7mm machine guns.
Wing racks allowed the carriage of drop tanks to extend range or bombs for
ground attack. P-51Ds were instrumental in helping the Allies gain air superiority
over Europe, and after Germany's defeat, they continued their role as long-range
escorts for B-29s attacking Japan. Many also saw service during the Korean
War as fighter-bombers and a few even continued to serve with air forces of
less developed nations until the 1980s.
Specs and Features:
- 1/32 scale assembly model kit of the North American P-51D Mustang.
- Overall Length: 308mm, Wingspan: 354mm.
- The unmistakable form of this famous aircraft is accurately reproduced based
on actual design drawings of the aircraft as well as thorough study of actual
examples of the aircraft.
- Comes with the necessary parts to enable depiction of
early-production and late-production P-51D, including:
2 types of tail sections (with and without dorsal fin)
3 types of canopies
4 types of rearview mirrors
2 types of instrument panels
2 types of seats
2 types of engine exhausts
- Control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, elevators, and rudder)
are all movable.
- Magnets allow easy attachment/detachment of the ultra-thin
engine cowlings even after assembly to showcase the detailed Packard Merlin
V-1650 engine.
- Parts are included to allow depiction of landing gear
in retracted or deployed positions.
- Landing gear tires are made from solid rubber and feature
accurate tread patterns.
- Comes with a display stand to depict the aircraft in
flight.
- A set of photo-etched parts is included to depict details
such as seat harnesses and the oil cooler.
- 2 types of drop tanks included.
- Comes with 2 pilot figures (1 seated, 1 standing) and
3 types of distinctive decal markings. A) 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter
Group B)487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group
C) 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group
- A 16 page full-color photographic reference manual is
included.
     
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