Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/P-51B-Mustang-Gun-Wing-2F3XC5BEDG7.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarP-51B Mustang Gun SightP-51B Mustang Gun WingP-51B Mustang CockpitP-51B Mustang Machine Gun Boresight at Test Firing FacilityP-51B Mustangs Ready to Fly - Cropped versionP-51B Mustangs Ready to FlyP-51B Mustang in FlightP-51B Mustang in FlightP-51B Mustang on GroundView AllView more with similar tones P-51B Mustang Gun WingSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:North American Aviation's powerful and agile P-51 was the first single-engine aircraft based in England to penetrate Nazi Germany during World War II. With its superior aerodynamics, the Mustang outperformed enemy planes and went on to establish an impressive aerial record. It first flew in 1941 and was initially designed for the British Royal Air Force for fighter reconnaissance. By war's end North American built 15,575 P-51 Mustangs. The P-51D Mustang had a wingspan of 37 feet and was 32 feet long. Powered by one 1,490- horsepower engine, it flew 437 mph with a range of 2,300 miles.BI211924 (104-61-12)Maximum size:5100px × 3950px (~57 MB)17.0in × 13.1in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-airplanes-ammunition/weapons systems-close-ups-detail views-fighters-historic production status-military-monoplanes-P-51B Mustang-photos-power-propeller planes-text-viewed from aboveRelated Photo/Videos:View All