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Korean War - North American F-51D Mustang

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/72) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $26.99


Product Info

Title
Korean War - North American F-51D Mustang
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2021
Dimensions
10.25x6.5x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147917264
MFG. Part #
ITA1452
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Skill Level 2.

FIGURE NOT INCLUDED

The U.S., North American single-seat fighter P-51 Mustang is, without a doubt, one of the most famous aircraft of the history and it is considered the best fighter powered with traditional piston engine of the Second World War. The P-51 was developed very quickly and was built around the Packard V12 engine, the well-known and reliable Rolls-Royce Merlin engine manufactured under license in the United States, capable of delivering more than 1,600 HP. Thanks to its engine, the Mustang was able to reach the speed of 700 Km/h. The P-51D, the most famous and successful version, was armed with six 0.5 M2 Browning machine guns installed in the wings. The Mustang was used in all war theaters, but it best known duty was to escort bombers in raids over Europe. At the end of the Second World War the "Mustang" continued to be deployed on various operational fronts. The F-51 (a new designation adopted in 1948 where F stood for fighter) also participated in the Korean War. It continued to be a highly reliable aircraft and thanks to its extensive range, could successfully carry out operations that the most modern jet aircraft of the period were unable to perform. Armed with rockets and bombs, it was used for ground attack missions and could also offer a close support capability to ground troops.

SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 6 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET

  • U.S. Air Force, "No Hero Here", 39th F.I.S./8th F.B.G., Capt. Devol Brett, Wonju Air Base, South Korea, 1950
  • U.S. Air Force, "Old Hosenose", 67th F.B.S. 18th F.B.W. Chinhae Air Base (K-10), south Korea, 1952
  • U.S. Air Force, "Liz plus 3", 18th F.B.G., 12th F.B.S., Pusan AB (K-9), Summer 1951
  • Republic of Korea Air Force, 1st Fighter Squadron, 10th FG, Kangnung AB (K-18), Korea, 1941
  • Royal Australian Air Force, Wing Commander L.T. Spence, 77th Squadron, Korea, 1950.
  • South African Air Force, 2nd Squadron "Flying Cheetas", Suwon AB (K-13), Winter 1950

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.