The Legendary P-51 Mustang! 🌟
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- 🛩️ The legendary P-51 Mustang, a dual-role hero of WWII! 🌟
Known for its speed, range, and maneuverability, this legendary aircraft helped change the course of WWII. We explored the history behind this famous aircraft, from its development to its numerous achievements.
Just a small note to add, it was the british engine built under the licence from Great Britain, the two-stage-supercharged Merlin 66 engine that made it the game changer.
We even named it. They hate that bit aswell . Duxford was the saviour.
The original US design was not taken up by the USAF because it was so bad, they gave it to the army to be used as a ground attack aircraft but was so bad it couldn't even do that job very well.
@@pablitopabs3866 None of that is true. Before the war appropriations money was very tight. The Army was out of money for pursuit (fighter) planes, but did have money left over for dive bombers. Thus the A-37 Apache (a combination of the aircraft later known as the P-51 Mustang + dive brakes) was born, it was actually a good, not great, dive bomber. FYI, at that time it was the USAAC (US Army Air Corps), not the USAF. Later in the war the USAAC would become the USAAF (US Army Air Force), and then after the war, the USAF (US Air Force). I’d love to see the sources you have for everything you said in your post because none of them is correct.
@@dale3852 Who hates that the Brits named it? I’ve never seen that anywhere. Source?
@@Hackspear214 Do you mean ther A-36 Apache? I've never heard of the A-37 Apache. Could you site your sources for this please.
The USAAF rejected the P-51 due to it's lack of high altitude capabilities among other problems. A US contract was signerd in 1942 for 500 A-36's but no others were sold and 6 or 7 were loaned to the RAF and rejected due to it's incapabilities to do the job.
You stated "it was actually a good, not great, dive bomber" but how can you call an airframe as "good" if it can't be used exactly how intended due to it's limitations? The early P-51's and A-36's had one of the highest accident rate per hour's flying time of any USAAF aircraft. Combat units flying the A-36A were ordered to restrict their approach to a 70° "glide" attack and refrain from using dive brakes. Could you tell me how this is a "good" airframe considering it only got an order for 500 compared to 5,936 Dauntless and 7,140 Helldiver's and no other contracts were ever made for this airframe!
The P-51 that every talks about for how great it was during the war was mainly due to the D version with it's RR engine and bubble canopy, all of which were British additions hence it being a British plane.
R.I.P. Bud Anderson, the Old Crow has taken his last flight to heaven.
Sure he's at the O Club having a few Old Crows and shooting the breeze with his good buddy Chuck.
RIP to Chuck Yeagers
Wingman...we never have another generation like the WW2 GENERATION.
He was my dear friend...RIP Andy SemperFi!
@@cliffnelson1174 "The Greatest Generation" 🫡🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇵🇳🇱🇳🇿🇭🇲🇪🇺
The greatest collaboration between two countries ever.
I think Concorde would run it close
Concorde too
Teamwork made all the difference . . . . as usual.
I Used To Play In One Every Weekend As A Kid. My Dad Was A Helicopter Mechanic. He Worked On (UH-1) Huey's And AH-64's Later. Anyway, A Retired Colonel Kept His P-51D At The Hangar. He Gave Me Carte Blanche To Play In And Around It Whenever I Came With My Dad. Great Times 👌🏿.
The British were the first to use the P51 and the British Air Ministry named it. They also initially retrofitted it with the Rolls Royce merlin engine. Later the USA Used the Packard Merlin. As an American it pains me that the British were responsible, but, those are the facts.😉
You know your history well!
The RR Merlin was used in British figher, bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft, not bad because its previous engine the Kestrel, was a woefully underpowered unit.
@@user-gj8rt5gw2j The Merlin was used on almost everything! Then they came out with The Griffin! I was watching a program about a restoration of a Merlin and Rolls-Royce was involved. The engineers said "Don't bend anything. We can't duplicate the part with the same precision! In the 30s they were using slide rules and master machinists that computers can match.
@user-gj8rt5gw2j The Kesteral was a very good engine and powered the Whirlwind to speeds higher than the Spitfire and its Merlin
...hey WOW dudes, like I just figured out that the Merlin was named after a species of BIRD and not the magician of King Arthur fame and that most these engines are named after a bird of prey...and that the Allison wasn't named after a girl or a song by Elvis Costello...😂
When the German high command saw MUSTANGS over Berlin they knew the war was lost.
They had some good apponets not enough and not enough pilots
Didn't P-38s get there before P-51s?
@@andrewlayton9760 they did, but they failed, same with the P47 failed
Awesome, just awesome!
One of my favorite WWII warbirds was the P-38 Lightning.
WHAT A MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My fav was Corsair F4u.
...hey WOW man, like that's a whole other debate on radial engine power and reliability versus inline engines efficiency and aerodynamics...😮
Pratt and Whitney 2800 best motor of WWII hands down. The F4U and P47 where the best. 😊
You’re wrong the US military did not call it the Mustang the British did
I think the Americans actually called it the Apache.
@@moore4807that’d be the a-36, the Allison powered ground attack variant
I’m not sure when it gained the mustang nickname, but if I had to guess, it’d be when it gained the Merlin engine
@@Davie-jx4rh. And it was a POS, until it got the RR Merlin Engine.
@@jaye4111It was not a pos you don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@cadennorris960 It was a POS and not even used as a fighter untill the P-51b with the RR Merlin 65 addition.
The P51 is a great aircraft.Let's not forget about the F4U corps the P47 Thunderbolt.And the P38 lightning.They all equally one world war 24 us
They ALL served their purpose at the time they were introduced in the war, they are ALL heroes
The video was about the Mustang. I didn’t see any place they described it as the *only* fighter. Where do you think they were forgetting about other fighters? P.S. it’s the F4U Corsair, not ‘corps’. Looks like *you* forgot the P-40 Warhawk, F6F Hellcat, etc.
...yeah, and don't forget the Brewster Buffalo...😅
@@cameronduff884 Corsair ❤
F6F Hellcat
The Mustang was *not* originally designed as a high-altitude fighter, in fact it was a dog at high altitudes because of the lack of a two stage supercharger. This wouldn’t change until the engine change from the Allison to the Merlin. It reached speeds of much faster than 400mph (487 to be exact). You say “an iconic dual-role hero”. What dual-roles are you talking about?
There are so many mistakes in this commentary that it REALLY needs to be rewritten and re-recorded! Because as it stands it’s a load of trash!
The P-51D Mustang, an iconic World War II fighter aircraft, holds a significant place in aviation history. This essay will delve into its development, technical specifications, combat prowess, and lasting legacy.
The P-51D Mustang emerged during a critical period in World War II when the need for long-range escort fighters became increasingly apparent. Designed by North American Aviation, the Mustang was developed in response to a British Royal Air Force (RAF) specification for a high-altitude fighter. First flown in 1940, the Mustang underwent significant modifications and improvements before reaching its final and most famous variant, the P-51D.
One of the most notable features of the P-51D was its powerplant. Equipped with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the Mustang was capable of exceptional performance, boasting impressive speed, altitude, and range. This combination of power and endurance made it an ideal escort for Allied bombers on long-range missions deep into enemy territory.
The P-51D Mustang was armed with a formidable array of weaponry. Its armament typically consisted of six .50 caliber Browning machine guns, providing the pilot with substantial firepower to engage enemy aircraft effectively. Additionally, underwing hardpoints could accommodate rockets or bombs, further enhancing its versatility as a ground attack aircraft.
In combat, the P-51D Mustang proved to be a formidable adversary for the Luftwaffe. Its long-range capabilities allowed it to escort Allied bombers all the way to their targets and back, effectively challenging German fighters on their own turf. The Mustang's speed and agility also made it a formidable dogfighter, capable of holding its own against the best the enemy had to offer.
One of the most famous units to operate the P-51D Mustang was the 332nd Fighter Group, famously known as the Tuskegee Airmen. These African American pilots not only demonstrated the combat effectiveness of the Mustang but also played a significant role in breaking down racial barriers in the United States military.
Beyond its wartime exploits, the P-51D Mustang left a lasting legacy in the annals of aviation history. Its role in World War II marked a turning point in aerial warfare, demonstrating the importance of long-range escort fighters in achieving air superiority. Even after the war, the Mustang continued to serve in various air forces around the world, proving its versatility and adaptability.
In conclusion, the P-51D Mustang stands as a symbol of innovation, courage, and determination. Its remarkable performance, both in combat and beyond, solidified its place as one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. From its inception to its enduring legacy, the Mustang continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts and inspire future generations of pilots.
One fine machine.
Thanks for the essay on this beautifully deadly,super competent airplane.👏
BUllshit. the P51 was not developed nor was it ordered as a high altitude fighter.
Awesome 😮 really beautiful 😮
“The jig is up!”
#Legendary
And it would be nothing without the engine of another legendary fighter the spitfire
Race aircraft actually. A very fast agile aircraft but never ever ment to be a fighter.
@@DarkKatzy013 Results of racing aircraft helped Mitchell design the Spitfire and RR are top of the game.
@@EllieMaes-Grandad uhh huh all things natural to racing.
actually not a spitfire merlin at all, but the lancaster merlin 66/65
The P-51 was 1 bad ass plane ✈️
...heck YES, and North American was first ask if they could make P40s under license, and they said, let's make a whole new plane...
@@cameronduff884 Some people were inspired to achieve - and did.
@@cameronduff884 incorrect, north american was asked if they would take over the P46 development and production, since the US army had just canceled the P46 production to keep producing p40s worce the us government confiscated the new p46 factory paid for by the british and converted it back to p40 production, AND canceled all british P40 orders even though they had been paid for!!!
@deanwilliams4365 ...WOW...I had no idea there were all these other airplanes...P36...YP37...P40...XP42...XP46...XP53...P60...and all by Curtis Wright
Thanks MATE 😊.
My favorite WW2 plane the P51 mustang was the F22 in WW2 :)
The name "Mustang" actually originated from the British tradition of giving the aircraft a name and it was the British Purchasing Commission that named the aircraft "Mustang".
dude, you forgot THE MOST IMPORTANT part! the sound!
...EEEEERRRRRRRR...❤
It’s interesting that the people who made this video took special pains to say that North American Aviation named it the Mustang when it reality the British gave it the name.
...cool, didn't they also name other planes, like the Lightning and the Hudson?...
@@cameronduff884 Perversely, we Brits invented new names for US aircraft when they came into RAF and RN service. Weird . . .
@@EllieMaes-Grandad Especially Tarpon for the Avenger!
The P-51D with the MX-A markings is a replica of the 307th Squadron aircraft flown by ace MAJ Sam Brown out of Italy in WWII. It was armed and fueled by a team including my father, CPL Paul A. Boone.
When Mustang see Me 262.......🥶
...when the 262 needs to land...😅
@@cameronduff884didn’t it have a really high landing speed and was pretty unstable in “slow flight”?
@@code3wgcI’m not sure but even if it was easy to land, but we would shoot them as they slowed down to land
This got to be such an issue it became customary to have a bf-109 ‘bodyguard’ the me-262 for takeoffs and landings
SPITFIRE comes to my mind first of!!
You forgot to mention the most important aspect of the P51. The merging of the Merlin engine which replaced the underpowered Allison engine especially at high altitudes.
P51D was the best model
Many WW2 pilots would dispute that.. they felt the B model was better when the Malcolm bubble canopy was added. The B model was not as long legged as the D... but was faster and was easier to control.
The best Mustang, was the P-51H.
Period.!
@@user-bn7zt9mk9r duh, never saw combat, could not dive, only advantage was speed but was slower than a spit, never fitted with long range tanks etc, so no just an experimental dog.
The P51 was fitted with Allison engines when delivered which weren't able to reach the heights or distances that the Rolls-Royce Merlin engines re-fitted to them before they would reach those amazing speeds and distances that the Spitfires were fitted with.
it was only one of many. The Hellcat for example has more kills, the Corsair after the Brits figured out how to fly it was also awesome, and we would be remiss if we didn't include the Spitfire. I think the reason the P--51 got the glory was the timing of it coming online to escort the bombers all the way to the target and it's beautiful lines. There were also many other planes that did their job well and are not represented well. No one plane won the war.
F4U Corsairs, P40 warhawks, Spitfires, B17, B29, 25 maybe, BF 109, Junkers Ju 87 aka Stuka
These are quite known ww2 aircraft
...Brewster Buffalo ...🐃 😅
The MIG 29 was a contender 😊
@@libbyhobbs4637 talkin about WW2 boy
@@cameronduff884 Pity about that . . .
Also, having 6 .50 caliber guns helped too❤
only because the yanks could not make the 20mm work
But the Messerschmidt ME 262 was even more important
Very impressive performance 😅!!!
KEEP THOSE AIRCRAFT COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
saw mad max yesterday flying
Beside the SR-71 Blackbird the P-51 is a sexy plane that did its job vey well
It Was Definitely One Of The Fastest Fighters In The West Other Than The Spitfire
P-51D with Packard built Rolls Royce Merlin achieved 450 mph. Packard engine had closer tolerances, superior quality alloys, higher compression and higher performance camshafts.
I did not know that. Thank you!
I like the Corsair 👍🇺🇸
Yes, but one of those few is the Spitfire. Its got a better legacy, the plane that saved a nation.
Everybody started copying the air frame the yak. The Kawasaki. But the spitfire and the hurricane started at all😅
네발짜리 머스탱을 더 좋아하는데! 🥳😝💕💥
IT TOOK AMERICAN ENGINENUITY TO BUILD A V-12 BLOCK OUT OF THE ROLLS-ROYCE ENGINE THREW - PACKARD ENGINE COMPANY USA 🇺🇸 THEN IT WAS INSTALLED INTO THE P51 MUSTANG !
The best retro mod ever!
The British gave it its name and legendary engine
It only became that fast after the British pulled the American made Allison engines and replaced them with Rolls Royce Merlin engines. Later Rolls Royce licensed the Packard company to manufacture the Merlin and the Mustang started shipping with it.
The zenith of piston prop air craft
very far from it, that would be the seafury by a long shot
Except perhaps the spitfire, but that depends on your point of view
...would never knock the Spitfire, but was it able to escort the bombers all the way to their targets?...
Nice … but don’t forget the F4U Corsair
I had to listen 3 times until I decided to read captions for "distinct advantages"
Curtis engines...were ok but when the English retrofit a merlin that was when it became a beast...
The P51 was designed & built for the British, & were named by the British. They were offered to the Brit's as an improved alternative to the P40's that the British had asked North American Aviation [NAA] to build under license. They were initially fitted with the low altitude Naval version of the Alison, as per the British contract [P51A Mustang & A36A Apache]
Yes, fitting the supercharged British Merlin is what made the 'designed-&-built-for-Britain' P51 B, C & ultimately D model Mustangs into such a successful aircraft.
I love that plane… P 38 was good as well… I would like to see a video of the comparison between the two
p38 was a dog that killed many of it pilots
@@deanwilliams4365 yes because they didn't know how to fly it they Switch the rotation of one of the props
@@jonsmith3140 lol, no, the p38 did well in the low altitude environment of the pacific and Med, but failed in the high altitude and cold of europe
What would it take to restart production of the P51 Mustang and the Rols Royce Merlin engine that gave it its distinctive performance?
Then the Mosquito must be the most underrated albeit faster cousin.
Let's face it. It's the most beautiful plane ever built. You want to say it. JUST SAY IT!
DC-3
The plane was entirely unremarkable until the Brits stuffed their mighty Merlin into it. There were so many factors that played into the outcome of the war but none as pivotal as that merlin.
Back when America knew how to make airplanes
When you're out og Glycol you're out of Mustangs
Please explain how its “distinctive airframe” helped it change the course of WW2?
The name "Mustang" came from the British, for whom the aircraft was originally designed.
The Ford Mustang got its name from the P51
F4U Corsair
Spitfire, Me109, FW190, Zero... all better known than the Mustang.
MUSTAAAAAAAANG!!
The British, not NAA, named it the "Mustang."
It became awesone when the British put a Rolls Royce Merlin engine in it because the yank engine was crap for high altitude bomber protection and was only good lor low level flights.
P-51s could catch the ME-262 in a dive.
Unless the Me262 was diving. Most kills were when the jets were slowing down.
@@EllieMaes-Grandad the ME-262 had a habit of locking up in a dive, so they rarely did so.
Mosquito!!!
Wasn't it a newer version of the P-40 war hawk?
Oh, I think the Brits would disagree.
oh no what am I gonna find out next? that spitfire is french or something
What are you saying here?
@@Hackspear214 i was joking because bt-5 (essentially what modern russians tanks are still built on) is american originally and apparently p-51 is British
Once again
Do the research!!!
Don’t depend on what someone else mistakenly said.
The facts that you can look up are,
North America Aviation designed the A36 Apache dive bomber and attack aircraft in a very short time.
The A36 was in use with the US Army Air Forces prior to World War Two.
The British military/ country needed any kind of fighter aircraft that it could get to fight against the Germans,
So the US Government sent over A36 Apache aircraft with their dive brakes wired closed and gave them a letter code of P for pursuit a number of 51 for export on the lent lease program.
They were originally designed with Alison engines in them which gave them great performance at low altitudes for their designed roll as A for Attack, dive bombers, and that was when the British pilots started calling them Mustangs, because they were a wild ride close to the ground like a young male horse 🐎, a mustang.
But at higher altitudes they were under powered due to them not being designed for high altitude work.
The British had a Spitfire with a damaged airframe and a good Rolls Royce engine and an P-51A with a burned out Allison engine, so in desperation for useable fighter aircraft they managed to mount the Rolls Royce Merlin onto the P-51A’a airframe. And the performance and range was so much better that the North American Aviation started up production of the P-51B made it California and the P-51C made in Texas but identical and interchangeable in every part just made in different factories in the US with Packard / US made Rolls Royce Merlin engines in them.
If you want to see an A36 Apache and a P-51D at the same time you can go to Chino Airports Planes of Fame air museum in Chino California for the most part but I know that they are working on moving the museum to an airport further North and more by the coast of California to get out of all of the restricted air space, so look up their current location and air show schedule, because they have the very best war bird air shows in the world and every one should get the opportunity to see one.
@storytimedavidcollins2897
Do you have any sources for what you are saying?
First flight of the P-51: 26 October 1940 (wiki)
First flight of the A-36: October 1942 (wiki)
"The A36 was in use with the US Army Air Forces prior to World War Two" How can this be if WWII started in 1939?
You must be trolling here because if not you really don't know what you are talking about. The problem is that idiots on here will believe your comment and then propagate that nonsense.
P-51 D
British gave it the name mustang
P40's
P 38 lightning is better and more iconic, highest scoring aces drove it, had a higher speed, and longer range, plus with that 20mm in the middle better armament.
When did the Mustang enter the Pacific theater?
Late 1944.
Red tails?
As has already been mentioned the BRITISH named it the mustang.
The British did not intend the Mustang to be a high altitude fighter, rather a better aircraft than the P-40 for low altitude work. It wasn’t until the Merlin engine was installed in place of the Allison that it gained its high altitude capability.
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Eddie
Actually the Brits named The Mustang because us Americans like to make things difficult and name stuff like X-1K 9er 🤣
@SpartanCollege, so much of this video is incorrect, you really should pull it and redo it.
What is an "Engine Fighter"? I'm guessing a fighter with an engine?
As opposed to a glider, I surmise. 😜
The P-51 E
I love the P 51 BUT it was fair from the best fighter in WW 2. There where better dual role fighters out there , The Mustang didn't even have a very good kill ratio.
It was the supercharger on the merlin that was the difference. Allison didn't have a Supercharger to put on their engine.
he best of the Merlin's has a two stage, two speed supercharger, something the Alison engine never came close to having. The turbochargers fitted to the P38 Lightning were a worthy addition, but still never managed to perform like the Merlin.
The Merlin supercharger was designed by Oxford mathematician and farm labourer's son, Sir Stanley Hooker. At Rolls Royce he had free range to do anything he liked and decided to improve the supercharger using fluid dynamics mathematics.
Sir Stanley Hooker also worked on Frank Whittles jet engine, the Harrier engine and was the man who saved Rolls Royce in 1970s.
And the engine was changed to v12 Rolls Royce engine. By the English.. it was under powered.
With British engine.
Go 🇺🇸
The P51 was designed as a reccon and ground attack fighter, not a high altitude fighter. This commentary is utter rubbish, but l bet Yanks love and believe it!
Don't waste your time people. The brits invented everything.
British engine, and the spitfire had nothing that was american
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No Mustang British name
P
Me 262 and Germans the daddy of Americans😂😂😂😂😂
400mph at high altitudes? What a lie lmfao. At 20,000ft (which is not high tbh) the Mustang was limited to 400mph IAS. If we skip to 30,000ft we get to a limitation of 325mph IAS and at almost it’s service ceiling of 40,000ft we get a limitation of 260mph IAS. This is because the P-51 is limited by it’s mach speed.
You do realize that IAS >< TAS, right? Also, limited by its Mach speed? WTF are you talking about? Maybe in a dive…
@@Hackspear214 Well, frankly I am aware the difference between IAS and TAS but I was simply referencing the manual. Mach speed, is a simplified way of summarizing the issue with the Mustang's compress-ability. Since you are frankly keen on more attacking my message than rather inquiring clarification or explanation I will go ahead and slightly elaborate here. Most WW2 fighters were limited by compress-ability of their frames. The average number is somewhere around mach .8 with some planes being higher (like the P-47) and others being lower. The P-51 was actually capable of ripping its own wings in leveled flight at high altitudes. This is why in the manual & in the cockpit is a plaque that lists the maximum speed for each altitude every 5,000ft. This is obviously because, the higher you go the slower you have to go to approach the speed of sound. In some versions of the P-51 manual they even ponder about the physics of compress-ability saying that it is not yet known why it happens. Of course, NACA was doing preliminary studies during this time.
@@phantomraven5044 OMG, you’re seriously that clueless? When it says that at 40,000 it was traveling at 260IAS, that doesn’t mean ground speed. I can’t believe you don’t know that IT WAS traveling over 400mph above 20,000 ft, the P-51s top speed was 440 mph at 28,100 feet (source: Wikipedia, National Museum of the United States Air Force). The air is less dense at altitude which is why the IAS is lower than the TAS. That statistic you said was false was actually 100% correct.
Wrong the British assigned the name Mustang. AI bullshit.