Italeri 1452 - 1/72 North American F-51D Mustang Korean War  [IT-1452S]

The North American single-seat fighter P-51 Mustang is, certainly, one of the most famous aircraft of history which is considered the most effective fighter powered with traditional piston motor regarding the Second World War. The P-51 originated rapidly and had been built round the Packard V12 motor, the well-known and dependable Rolls-Royce Merlin motor manufactured under license in the us, with the capacity of delivering above 1,600 HP. Thanks to its engine, the Mustang was able to achieve the rate of 700 Km/h. The P-51D, many famous and effective variation, was armed with six 0.5 M2 Browning machine weapons set up into the wings. The Mustang had been utilized in all war theaters, however it most commonly known duty was to escort bombers in raids over Europe. At the end of Second World War the "Mustang" stayed deployed on various functional fronts. The F-51 (a new designation used in 1948 in which F endured for fighter) also took part in the Korean War. It stayed a very dependable aircraft and as a result of its considerable range, could effectively execute operations your most modern jet aircraft associated with duration were unable to execute. Armed with rockets and bombs, it absolutely was useful for ground attack missions and could also provide an in depth help power to ground troops.