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North American P-51 Mustang

The North American P-51 Mustang is an American single-seat fighter-aircraft family developed in 1940 for the British purchasing commission. Successive Allison- and Merlin-powered variants served as long-range escorts, fighter-bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft in World War II and later conflicts.

North American P-51 Mustang

Identity

Aliases
P-51 MustangMustangF-51 Mustang
Family Name
P-51
Full Name
North American P-51 Mustang
Reusability
fully_reusable
Slug
p-51-mustang
Status
retired
Type
other

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Description
The North American P-51 Mustang is an American single-seat fighter-aircraft family developed in 1940 for the British purchasing commission. Successive Allison- and Merlin-powered variants served as long-range escorts, fighter-bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft in World War II and later conflicts.
First Flight Year
1,940
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Creation Time
4/26/2026, 2:27:38 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 9:28:49 AM