North American P-51 Mustang

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19 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A North American P-51 Mustang performing an aerobatic maneuver, showing its classic WWII lines.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Incredible!

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Aviation History

Legendary WWII fighter, renowned for range and performance; pivotal in Allied air campaigns over Europe and the Pacific.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; a few hundred airworthy worldwide, mostly in private or museum hands.

Record Flights

Used in postwar air racing and civilian demonstrations; set long-distance and speed records for piston fighters.

Safety & Events

Numerous airshow performances and some warbird accidents in the modern era, but no notable incidents specific to this photographed example.

Future Outlook

Most surviving Mustangs are carefully restored and preserved by enthusiasts or museums.

Packard V-1650 Merlin (Rolls-Royce Merlin derivative)

Engine

11.28 m

Wingspan

9.83 m

Length

1,650 km

Range

580 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

5,490 kg

MTOW

4.17 m

Height

Not applicable (piston engine, approx. 1,400 hp)

Thrust

Not applicable (pre-ICAO noise standards), typically 95-100 dB at close range

Noise