Wingspan: 20.35 "
Model length: 17.60 "
Height:12"
Code: BW06015
This is HUGE, with a wingspan of more than 20 inches, this BIG WINGS series P-51D Mustang wood desktop model airplane is handcarved from mahogany wood and hand-painted to represent the winged steed of the 18th FBW Wing Commander during the Korean war. This big wood desktop model airplane of the fighter is in every respect larger than a regular 1/48 scale model P-51D.
From Mastercraft Collections, who is making models for America for over 30 years. Words are not enought to describe this P-51D Mustang Model Airplane, you have to see and own one for yourself to know how Big, Beautiful and Detailed this desktop model is.
Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North American P-51 Mustang was an American long-range single-seat fighter aircraft that entered service with Allied air forces in the middle years of World War II. The P-51 became one of the conflict's most successful and recognizable aircraft. The definitive version of the single-seat fighter was powered by the Packard V-1650-3, a two-stage two-speed supercharged 12-cylinder Packard-built version of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and armed with six aircraft versions of the .50 caliber (12.7 mm) Browning machine guns.
The P-51 flew most of its wartime missions as a bomber escort in raids over Germany, helping ensure Allied air superiority over Germany from early 1944. It also saw service against Japanese air forces in the Pacific War. The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter but was supplanted as a fighter by jets early in the conflict, being relegated to a ground attack role. Nevertheless, it remained in service with some air forces until the early 1980s.
Despite being economical to produce, the Mustang was a well-made and rugged aircraft. Like most other fighters that used a liquid-cooled engine, its weakness was a coolant system that could be punctured by a single bullet.
Post-World War II and the Korean conflict, many Mustangs were converted for civilian use, especially air racing.
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