Tamiya
Tamiya 1/48 P-51D Mustang
About the P-51 Mustang
The North American P-51 Mustang is widely regarded as the finest all-around fighter of World War II. Originally designed for the RAF, it became the primary long-range escort fighter for USAAF bombers over Europe once fitted with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. The Mustang achieved an outstanding kill ratio and helped establish Allied air superiority in the final years of the war.
Learn more about the P-51 Mustang →Kit Details
- Manufacturer
- Tamiya
- Kit Number
- 61040
- Scale
- 1/48
- Parts Count
- 97
- Release Year
- 1996
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Nation
- USA
Specifications
- crew
- 1
- height m
- 4.077
- length m
- 9.83
- wingspan m
- 11
- max speed kmh
- 710
- wing area sqm
- 21.8
Additional Information and Details
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Paint Schemes
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Olive Drab / Neutral Gray — ETO 1944
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