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Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang
Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang
Description
A definitive technical guide to the early Allison-engined P-51 Mustang variants.
While the introduction of the Merlin engine did improve the Mustang's performance and produce the bubble-canopied fighters with which we associate the name, credit must be given to the Allison-engined variants that preceded it. From its inception in early 1940, the Mustang's development was extraordinarily rapid – such was the need for a fighter at the time, and the confidence in its design. By early January 1942, the Mustang was in service with the RAF, flying low-level armed reconnaissance operations over Northern France. Despite later Merlin variants arriving in-theatre, this remained a hunting ground for the Allison Mustangs through to D-Day and beyond – a remarkable service length.
This book shows how, in American hands the Allison-engined Mustangs performed as dive-bombers and fighters, serving with distinction in North Africa and the Far East.
Table of Contents
Design and development
Technical specifications
Operational history
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 20 Sep 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781780961538 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 42 b/w; 15 col |
| Series | Air Vanguard |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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