North American P-51D Mustang
The Real Aircraft
The North American P-51 Mustang is widely regarded as the best all-round single-seat piston fighter of World War II. Its ability to escort heavy bombers deep into Germany changed the course of the air war in Europe.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: North American Aviation
- First Flight: October 26, 1940 (NA-73X)
- Introduction: 1942
- Type: Single-seat fighter/escort
- Engine: Packard V-1650-7 Merlin (1,490 hp)
- Max Speed: 703 km/h (437 mph)
- Range: 2,755 km (1,650 miles) with drop tanks
- Armament: 6× .50 cal machine guns
The combination of the Mustang airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine created an unbeatable formula. P-51s destroyed nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft in aerial combat and another 4,100 on the ground. It remains one of the most iconic and recognizable warbirds today.
The Simulation
The Aeroplane Heaven P-51D Mustang delivers the definitive warbird experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Features:
- Authentic Merlin engine performance and sound
- Detailed bubble-canopy cockpit
- Accurate high-speed handling
- Multiple USAAF fighter group liveries
- Six-gun armament
- Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024
Developer: Aeroplane Heaven
Developer
Aeroplane Heaven specializes in classic and warbird aircraft.
See Also
- Flying Iron Simulations P-38L Lightning - Twin-engine escort
- Aeroplane Heaven P-47D Thunderbolt - Heavy fighter companion