Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/P-82-Twin-Mustang-Nighttime-Gun-Test-2F3XC5FM4IH.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarP-82 Twin Mustang Gun Test at NightP-82 Twin Mustang Nighttime Gun TestP-51B Mustang Machine Gun Boresight at Test Firing FacilityP-82 Twin Mustang Gun PodP-82 Twin Mustang Nightfighter in FlightP-82B Twin Mustang in FlightP-82B Twin Mustang with Ram Jet InstalledP-82C Twin Mustang in FlightWomen Chatting in Front of P-82 Twin Mustang with Drop TanksView AllView more with similar tones P-82 Twin Mustang Nighttime Gun TestSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:Once the standard long-range, high-altitude escort fighter for the U.S. Air Force, the North American P-82 Twin Mustang was the climactic development of a long series of the famous World War II P-51 Mustang series. North American produced 250 of the double-fuselaged airplanes for the Air Force, embracing three versions of the Twin Mustang then in service, the P-82E, P-82F, and P-82G. The versatility of the P-82 made it potentially adaptable to a wide variety of roles in modern aerial warfare. It could have been used as a fighter, a long-range escort, long-range reconnaissance, night fighter, attack bomber, rocket fighter or an interceptor. With a speed of more than 475 miles an hour, the Twin Mustang had a combat range of over 1,600 miles with full armament. Range could be extended by use of external drop tanks on the wings. A radical departure from the conventional single-fuselage airplane, the Twin Mustang was formed by two fuselages joined by the wing and the horizontal stabilizer. With a pilot in each fuselage, it reduced the problem of pilot fatigue on ultra-long-range missions. The P-82F and G models carried a radar operator in the right cockpit instead of a co-pilot.BI211000 (84-872b)Maximum size:5100px × 3950px (~57 MB)17.0in × 13.1in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-airplanes-ammunition/weapons systems-black-close-ups-dark-exteriors-fighters-fire-firing-ground shots-historic production status-light trails-military-monoplanes-night-P-82 Twin Mustang-perspective lines-photos-power-propeller planes-rear views-silver color-tarmac-testing-unpainted-viewed from aboveRelated Photo/Videos:View All