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.