The Mustang was designed to use the Allison V-1710 engine (which had limited high-altitude performance in its earlier variants). The aircraft was first flown operationally by the RAF as a tactical-reconnaissance aircraft and fighter-bomber (Mustang Mk I). Replacing the Allison with a Rolls-Royce Merlin resulted in the P-51B/C (Mustang Mk III) model and transformed the aircraft's performance at altitudes above 15,000 ft (4,600 m) (without sacrificing range), allowing it to compete with the Luftwaffe's fighters. The definitive version, the P-51D, was powered by the Packard V-1650-7, a license-built version of the two-speed two-stage-supercharged Merlin 66, and was armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2/AN Browning machine guns.

FEATURES

Super-detailed Packard Merlin engine

Nice Hamilton Standard propeller

Choice of closed or open cowling

Beautifully detailed cockpit right down to wiring harnesses

Choice of pilot's seat with and without belts/harness detail

Choice of three canopy types

Choice of two gunsights

Positionable canopy

Includes detailed interior structure as with all SWS kits, painting guide and markings for:

• P-51D-5-NA Sr.44-13837 343FS 55FG Capt. Robert Welch "Miss Marilyn II"
• P-51D-10-NA Sr.44-14450 363FS 357FG Capt. 'Bud' Anderson "Old Crow"
• P-51D-25-NA Sr.44-73108 334FS 4FG Maj. Louis Norley "Red Dog XII"

Figures not included

Paint and glue not included