What plane did the P-51 replace?

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1. What plane did the P-51 replace?
2. Which was better P-51 or Spitfire?
3. What made the P-51 so good?
4. Was the P-51 used in Vietnam?
5. How much did a P-51 cost?
6. What does the P stand for in P-51?
7. What was the fastest fighter in World War II?
8. How many P-51 Mustangs are left in the world?
9. What does P stand for in P-51?
10. Why was the P-51 so fast?
11. What engine did the P-51 Mustang have?
12. What does the P in P-38 stand for?
13. What was the most successful plane in World War 2?
14. What did the Japanese call the P-51 Mustang?
15. When was the last P-51 built?
16. What is the K in K-rations?

What plane did the P-51 replace?

Replacing the Allison with a Rolls-Royce Merlin resulted in the P-51B/C (Mustang Mk III) model, and transformed the aircraft's performance at altitudes above 15,000 ft (4,600 m) (without sacrificing range), allowing it to compete with the Luftwaffe's fighters.

Which was better P-51 or Spitfire?

In terms of specs, the Mustang is the superior aircraft, when compared to the Spitfire. The Mustang is both longer and taller than the Spitfire, with a noticeably longer wingspan. The Mustang was also much quicker than the Spitfire, with a much longer combat range.

What made the P-51 so good?

The Mustang, with its high speed, long-range, low-cost, and six . 50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns, made it the ideal fighter for the job. ... The P-51 dominated air combat in Europe, destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. It was also a very capable fighter-bomber and could carry 1,000 pounds of bombs and rockets.

Was the P-51 used in Vietnam?

The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the greatest fighters of World War II. Had life worked out differently, the Mustang could also have fought in Vietnam and flown against a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. In fact, it might even have replaced the A-10 Warthog. ... The P-51 eventually became the Turbo Mustang III.

How much did a P-51 cost?

A P-51 cost $51,0, or about $675,000 today. The Enforcer would probably have cost around a million dollars. The A-10 Warthog cost almost $19 million apiece.

What does the P stand for in P-51?

pursuit For example, before the new system, the Army Air Force used the "P" designation, which stood for pursuit, on a wide variety of its fighter aircraft, like the P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning.

What was the fastest fighter in World War II?

Messerschmitt Me 262 With a top speed of 540 mph, Germany's Messerschmitt Me 262 was by far the fastest fighter of World War II. It was powered by jet engines, a new technology that was not always reliable. Still, the streamlined Me 262 looked—and behaved—unlike anything else in the skies over Europe, and Allied pilots initially feared it.

How many P-51 Mustangs are left in the world?

There are only around 175 Mustangs still flying, with roughly 150 of those in the U.S. About 100 other Mustangs are on display in museums. More than 15,000 rolled off North American Aviation assembly lines in California and Texas during World War II.

What does P stand for in P-51?

pursuit For example, before the new system, the Army Air Force used the "P" designation, which stood for pursuit, on a wide variety of its fighter aircraft, like the P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning.

Why was the P-51 so fast?

Over the years, new features and technology were added to the P-51 to keep it updated with the times. These updates began as early as 1942 when the Mustangs were equipped with the British Merlin engine for speed. Adding the Merlin engine increased the speed of the P-51A (original Mustang) by 110 mph.

What engine did the P-51 Mustang have?

Merlin P-51 MUSTANG SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT:	TF-51 Mustang
ENGINE:	Rolls Royce Packard built V-1650-7 Merlin 12 cylinder liquid cooled power plant.
HORSEPOWER:	1490
MAX SPEED:	505 MPH
WINGSPAN:	37′ 0″

What does the P in P-38 stand for?

One is that soldiers called it the P-38 because it could open a can faster than the P-38 Lightning fighter plane could fly. A more likely explanation is that the “38” comes from the length of the can opener, which is 38 millimeters (or 1 1/2 inches).

What was the most successful plane in World War 2?

The P-51 is widely regarded as the finest all-around piston-engined fighter of World War II to have been produced in significant numbers. Approximately 1,500 Merlin-powered Mustangs were used by the RAF for daylight duties over Europe, and the plane was produced under license in Australia toward the end of the war.

What did the Japanese call the P-51 Mustang?

Best known for their role in defeating the Luftwaffe, P-51 Mustangs also performed yeoman service in the Pacific, flying the longest fighter escort missions of World War II.

When was the last P-51 built?

P-51 Mustangs flew in both the Pacific and European theaters. After WWII the P-51 served in the air forces of more than 55 nations. The last Mustang retired from US service in 1978. The last Mustang retired from foreign service was in 1984 by the Dominican Republic Air Force.

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.