North American F-51D Mustang "Korean War"

The North American P-51 Mustang is undoubtedly one of the most famous aircraft in history and is considered the best traditional piston engine-powered fighter aircraft of World War II.
The P-51 was developed very quickly and was equipped with the Packard V12 engine, a derivative of the well-known and reliable Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, manufactured under license in the United States and producing more than 1600 horsepower.
Thanks to its engine, the Mustang was able to reach a speed of 700 km/h.
The P-51D, the most famous and successful version, was armed with six M2 Browning machine guns in the wings.
The Mustang was used in all theaters of war, but its most famous role was as an escort for bombers during attacks on Europe.
At the end of the Second World War, the "Mustang" continued to be used on various operational fronts.
The F-51 (a new designation introduced in 1948, with F standing for "Fighter") also took part in the Korean War.
It remained an extremely reliable aircraft and, thanks to its long range, was able to successfully carry out missions that the most modern jet aircraft of the time could not achieve.
Armed with rockets and bombs, it was used for ground attacks and could also provide close-range support to ground troops.

Plastic model kit

• Super decal sheet for 6 versions (USA, South Korea, South Africa, Australia)

Scale 1:72

unbuilt / unpainted