The North American P-51 Mustang was designed, built and flown in 100 days, its first flight taking place in October 1940. Passing all tests satisfactorily it was put into production before the end of 1940. The first production Mustang was delivered to the RAF in Great Britan Six .50 cal machine-guns, three in each wing outside the area swept by the airscrew. Guns are adjusted to converge at 300 yds range. Removable streamlined bomb-rack under container for smoke-making. Fusing of bombs is electrically controlled from cockpit and bombs may be dropped in a dive, in level flight or a 30 degree climb.

Length (m): 9.82
Height (m): 4.16
Wing Span (m): 21.64
Top Speed: 437 mph
Ceiling (feet): 41,900
Weight (lbs): 11,600
Range: 475 miles
Crew: 1

Single-seat fighter, fighter-bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft.