How many P-51 Mustangs shot down?

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1. How many P-51 Mustangs shot down?
2. How much horsepower does a p51 Mustang have?
3. What does P stand for in p51 Mustang?
4. Is Spitfire better than Mustang?
5. What is the most famous P-51 Mustang?
6. How many guns did the P-51 have?
7. Does Tom Cruise own a p51 Mustang?
8. What does F mean in planes?
9. What does the P stand for in P 38?
10. Can you fly a p51 Mustang?
11. What engine is in a P-51 Mustang?
12. When was the last P-51 Mustang built?
13. When was the last P-51 made?
14. Who died during the making of Top Gun?
15. What seat is F on a plane?

How many P-51 Mustangs shot down?

4,950 Mustang pilots shot down 2,116 enemy planes, which was an average of 7.69 per Ace. By the end of war, Mustang pilots had shot down 4,950 enemy aircraft, more than any other Allied fighter.

How much horsepower does a p51 Mustang have?

P-51 MUSTANG SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT:	TF-51 Mustang
HORSEPOWER:	1490
MAX SPEED:	505 MPH
WINGSPAN:	37′ 0″
LENGTH:	32′ 2″

What does P stand for in p51 Mustang?

pursuit In 1948, the designation P-51 (P for pursuit) was changed to F-51 (F for fighter) and the existing F designator for photographic reconnaissance aircraft was dropped because of a new designation scheme throughout the USAF.

Is Spitfire better than Mustang?

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 is the most famous P-51 Mustang?

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. The aircraft is a P-51 "D" model, serial number 44-73264.

How many guns did the P-51 have?

The P-51D model with the “bubble” canopy and Rolls Royce Merlin engine was the most widely produced variant of the Mustang. The P-51D was armed with six 50 cal. Browning machine guns with a total of 1880, 400 rounds each inboard and 270 rounds each outboard.

Does Tom Cruise own a p51 Mustang?

Tom is a proud owner of a P-51 Mustang. This is an American long-range single-seat fighter jet from World War II. Looks like Tom Cruise is Captain Maverick in real life. The fighter jet has the words “Kiss Me, Kate” on the side.

What does F mean in planes?

A – Ground Attack ("A" is from Attack) B – Bomber. C – Transport ("C" from Cargo mover) E – Special Electronic Installation ("E" stands for the addition of extensive Electronic equipment) F – Fighter (air combat, think of the "F" for Fighting/dogFighting)

What does the P stand for in P 38?

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. The Navy, though, used the "F" designation for its fighter aircraft.

Can you fly a p51 Mustang?

​ P-51 Ride Flight Information Flight Experience is 30-minutes or 50-minutes (start up to shut down). Riders Must be at Least 12 years of Age to Ride. ​Riders Between the Age of 12 -17 years Must Have a Legal Guardian Present at Time of Check-in.

What engine is in a P-51 Mustang?

Packard V-1650 Merlin North American P-51/Motortypen

When was the last P-51 Mustang 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.

When was the last P-51 made?

1957 North American P-51/Letzter Flug

Who died during the making of Top Gun?

Scholl Scholl died during the filming of Top Gun when his Pitts S-2 camera plane failed to recover from a spin and plunged into the Pacific Ocean. He had entered the spin intentionally in order to capture it on film using on-board cameras.

What seat is F on a plane?

Occasionally, aircraft with a seating structure of 2+2 may letter the seats as "ACDF" to keep with the standard of A/F being window and C/D being aisle on short-haul aircraft (which generally have 3+3 seats).