North American Aviation P-51D Mustang

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A preserved North American P-51D Mustang, registered NX163BP, displayed with olive-drab USAAF markings and a vivid red tail.

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Aircraft

P-51D Mustang P51

Olive-drab USAAF markings with a white star-and-bar insignia and red tail

NX163BP

Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick, First Catch

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Brightly lit, clear tail number, but people beneath the fuselage and cluttered hangar background distract from the subject.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

Open map

Palm Springs International Airport PSP

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The P-51 Mustang was a key long-range escort fighter of the Second World War, helping protect Allied bomber formations over Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 P-51s are believed to remain active worldwide; this example is displayed indoors.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a display aircraft.

Specifications

Packard V-1650-7 Merlin

Engine

11.28 m

Wingspan

9.83 m

Length

2,655 km

Range

580 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

5,488 kg

MTOW

4.17 m

Height