North American P-51B "Mustang" - the US fighter

North American P-51 "Mustang" - American all-metal single-engine long-range fighter and attack aircraft with a classic tail. The first flight of the prototype took place in October 26, 1940. The P-51 "Mustang" earned a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, fighter aircraft of World War II. After replacing the Allison V-1710-39 engine of the first project with the Rolls-Royce "Merlin" engine (P-51 "Mustang" Mk.Ia version), the "Mustang", as never before, became an almost ideal fighter. The single-seat fighter impressed with its maximum speed, flight range, maneuverability and powerful weapons. The combination of all the most important parameters for evaluating the aircraft allowed the "Mustang" to prove its usefulness in almost all the roles, entrusted to it: gaining air superiority, escorting, performing reconnaissance missions, attacking ground targets. The class of the design is evidenced by the fact, that the "Mustang" remained in active service until the 70s! One of the most important versions was the P-51D, based on the P-51B. It was equipped with a teardrop-shaped cockpit canopy, providing excellent visibility, and a completely new engine - the Packard V-1650-7, which significantly improved the characteristics. The fighter was used on almost all fronts of World War II, and after the war it served in the air forces of various countries for a long time.

A well-designed and richly detailed (in some places, perhaps, even too richly) beautiful and rather complex model of a beautiful aircraft for medium-experienced and experienced modelers. The text instruction is not the greatest, but quite detailed, the graphics are simply exemplary. The model recreates the P-51B version, nicknamed "Old Crow", flown and fought in the Allied air forces from England by Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson in June 1944, achieving most of his 16 aerial victories. There is no stock of colors, but they are unlikely to be needed.