The North American P-51 Mustang is an American single-engine long-range fighter and attack aircraft with a classic plumage and all-metal construction. The flight of the prototype took place on October 26, 1940. The P-51 Mustang earned a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, fighter jet of World War II. Replacing the Allison V-1710-39 engine from the first project with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (a version of the P-51 Mustang Mk.Ia) allowed the Mustang to reach perfection like never before. The single-seat fighter was impressive with its maximum speed, flight range, maneuverability and powerful weapons. The combination of all the most important parameters for evaluating the aircraft forced the Mustang to show itself in almost all the roles assigned to it: it gained superiority in the air, escorted, performed reconnaissance tasks, and attacked ground targets. The class of the design is evidenced by the fact that the Mustang remained in service until the 70s! One of the most important versions was the P-51D, based on the P-51B. It received a drip fairing for the cabin, which provides excellent visibility, and a new Packard V-1650-7 engine, which greatly improved the performance. Technical data (P-51D version): length: 9.83 m, wingspan: 11.28 m, height: 4.08 m, maximum speed: 703 km / h, rate of climb: 16.3 m / s, maximum range : 2,755 km, practical ceiling: 12,800 m, Armament: stationary - 6 12.7-mm M2 machine guns, suspended - up to 908 kg of bombs or 10 127-mm KhVAR multiplex rocket systems. and a new engine - the Packard V-1650-7, which significantly increased performance. Technical data (P-51D version): length: 9.83 m, wingspan: 11.28 m, height: 4.08 m, maximum speed: 703 km / h, rate of climb: 16.3 m / s, maximum range : 2,755 km, practical ceiling: 12,800 m, Armament: stationary - 6 12.7-mm M2 machine guns, suspended - up to 908 kg of bombs or 10 127-mm KhVAR multiplex rocket systems. and a new engine - the Packard V-1650-7, which significantly increased performance. Technical data (P-51D version): length: 9.83 m, wingspan: 11.28 m, height: 4.08 m, maximum speed: 703 km / h, rate of climb: 16.3 m / s, maximum range : 2,755 km, practical ceiling: 12,800 m, Armament: stationary - 6 12.7-mm M2 machine guns, suspended - up to 908 kg of bombs or 10 127-mm KhVAR multiplex rocket systems.