Tamiya 61047 - 1/48 North American RAF Mustang III [61047]

Price:

AUD$26.33

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

61047

GTIN:

4950344996353

Condition:

Brand New

Quantity:

Available in warehouse

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Description

In regards to the North American RAF Mustang III The Rolls-Royce Merlin motor had been powering the very best warplanes in England at the beginning of the war. To build up a new motor the fledgling P-51 would take much time therefore the allies didn't have it. In 1940, the Packard Motor business of this U.S. started license production of the Merlin V-1650-1 engine in Detroit. Both U.S. and England started improvements very nearly at the same time. 10 airframes were modified and became the start of the many successful fighter series of the war.

Flying on 30 November 1942, the XP-51B had been soon modified with a larger coolant radiator, which increased top speed by 50mph and a higher roof by 10,000ft. The 85 gallon fuel mobile installed behind the seat permitted it to escort the bombers the target and right back. If there was clearly on solitary fault in the P-51B/C design, it had been the canopy. Uk fighter specs differed from U.S. so that they asked for that a sliding canopy had been applied to the early Spitfire Mk's for greater headroom and eyesight.

The low profile canopy of the P-51B/C limited visibility, and offered considerable disquiet. North American designers felt it absolutely was required to reduce drag and keep the high amount of performance. Even a small pilot was forced to fly with his mind pushed against the the top of canopy for adequate vision during take off, landing and combat. The Malcolm hood became a very popular modification because it provided some considerable relief on pilot.

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