Eduard 1/72 North-American P-51D MUSTANG DUAL COMBO 1/72 ROYAL CLASS # 0021

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EDR0021

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8591437589869

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The P-51D Mustang is a World War II-era American fighter aircraft, known for its pivotal role in achieving air superiority in Europe.

Role: Long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber

Manufacturer: North American Aviation

Introduction: 1944

Design and Features:

Engine: Powered by a Packard V-1650-7, a license-built version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which provided exceptional speed and range.
Armament: Equipped with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns mounted in the wings, making it a formidable opponent in dogfights and ground attacks.
Performance: Capable of speeds up to 437 mph (703 km/h) and had a range of 1,650 miles (2,655 km) with external tanks.
Airframe: Streamlined, with a laminar flow wing and a bubble canopy introduced in the D model, which improved pilot visibility.
Role: Primarily used for bomber escort missions, providing protection against enemy fighters, but also effective in ground-attack roles due to its durability and firepower.
Operational History:

Significance: The P-51D played a crucial role in achieving air superiority over Europe by escorting Allied bombers on long-range missions, significantly reducing bomber losses.

Legacy: Its performance and versatility made it one of the most iconic fighters of WWII, contributing significantly to the Allied victory and continuing to influence aircraft design post-war.

The P-51D Mustang's combination of speed, range, and firepower made it a critical asset in the Allies' arsenal during the war, and its legacy endures as one of the greatest fighter aircraft of all time.

Eduard 1/72 North-American P-51D MUSTANG DUAL COMBO 1/72 ROYAL CLASS # 0021

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SKU	EDR0021
Manufacturer	Eduard Kits
Scale	1/72
EAN	8591437589869
Short Description	Royal Class edition kit of the famous US fighter aircraft P-51D Mustang in 1/72 scale. The kit offers markings for 14 aircraft; 12 of them of US Air Force P-51Ds and two Mustangs Mk.IVA of RAF. The box contains plastic sprues for two complete kits, both version D-5 without the dorsal fin assembly and the later Mustangs with the dorsal fin assembly. - Plastic parts: Eduard - Marking options: 14 - Decals: Eduard - PE parts: yes, pre-painted - Painting mask: yes - Resin parts: yes (exhausts-two types; undercarriage wheels-two types; two pilot seats with seatbelts) - Badge with 8th Air Force motif - Wheel wells plugs (Omask)