North American Aviation P-51 Mustang

23 Jan 2026 · © R_Nelson

The 'Blood Brother' nose art is a tribute, common among restored warbirds. The P-51 is instantly recognizable for its bubble canopy and distinctive four-blade propeller. Hill Aerospace Museum

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Aircraft

P-51 Mustang P51

WWII U.S. Army Air Forces 8th Air Force \'Blood Brother\' nose art

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Location

Hill Air Force Base

HIF/KHIF

41.1240, -111.9730

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Hill Air Force Base HIF

Airport

Specifications

Packard V-1650 Merlin (Rolls-Royce license)

Engine

11.28 m

Wingspan

9.83 m

Length

2,755 km

Range

580 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot only)

Capacity

5,488 kg

MTOW

4.17 m

Height

Not applicable (piston engine, 1,490 hp)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO jet noise standards)

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