10 Things that made the P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft so outstanding
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Despite some strong contenders, I keep coming back to the Mustang.
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10: The Wing is the thing
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10: The Wing is the thing
Bill Larkins - 4/21
9: Low drag
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9: Low drag
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8: Goes the distance
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8: Goes the distance
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7: Amazing Development Story
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7: Amazing Development Story
Autocar - 10/21
6: The Merlin
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6: The Merlin
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5: Allison
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5: Allison
Jsandberg - 14/21
4: Bubble hood
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4: Bubble hood
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3. Easy to build
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3: Easy to build
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2: Landing gear
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2: Landing gear
RAF Museum London Les Chatfield - 20/21
1: Conical lofting
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1: Conical lofting
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Joe Coles
10 Things that made the P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft so outstanding The Mustang’s graceful curves draw you in, but the performance and technical details are what keep people coming back. While the art is incontestable, let’s dive a little deeper into the technical side...