1452 Italeri - 1/72 North American F-51D Mustang Korean War  [IT-1452S]

The usa single-seat fighter P-51 Mustang is, absolutely, one of the most famous aircraft of history that will be considered the very best fighter driven with old-fashioned piston engine about the Second World War. The P-51 originated rapidly and have now been built across the Packard V12 engine, the well-known and dependable Rolls-Royce Merlin engine manufactured under license in america, good at delivering above 1,600 HP. After its motor, the Mustang surely could achieve the rate of 700 Km/h. The P-51D, many famous and effective variation, ended up being armed with six 0.5 M2 Browning device tools create into the wings. The Mustang was indeed employed in all war theaters, nonetheless it common obligation should be to escort bombers in raids over European countries. Towards the end of 2nd World War the "Mustang" stayed implemented on various practical fronts. The F-51 (a brand new designation found in 1948 which F endured for fighter) additionally took part in Korean War. It remained a tremendously dependable aircraft and thus of its considerable range, could effortlessly perform operations your most modern jet aircraft regarding schedule were not able to execute. Armed with rockets and bombs, it absolutely was ideal for ground assault missions and could provide a close support capacity to ground troops.