Home

Museums

Manufacturers

Mission

Airshows

Performers


Chanute Display Center, Chanute AFB Illinois
North American P-51H 'Mustang' SN: 44-64265

Exhibit photos

Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:P-51
  Designation:P-51
  Version:H
  Nickname:Mustang
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:Pilot
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:44-64265
  Location:Chanute Display Center, Chanute AFB Illinois

Specifications
  Length: 33' 4" 10.1 m
  Height:13' 8" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 37' 11.3 m
  Wingarea: 233.0 sq ft 21.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 6,585 lb 2,986 kg
  Gross Weight: 11,054 lb 5,013 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Rolls-Royce (Parkard) V-1650-9 Merlin
  Horsepower (each): 1380

Performance
  Range: 850 miles 1,368 km
  Cruise Speed: 380 mph 611 km/h 330 kt
  Max Speed: 487 mph 784 km/h 423 kt
  Ceiling: 41,600 ft 12,679 m