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P-51C "Alice-Jo" flown by Pilot Capt. Wendell Pruitt, 302nd FS, Ramitelli, Italy 1944
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General Background
The only difference between the North American P-51B and C variants was the B was built in Inglewood and the C in Dallas. The B variant first flew on May 5, 1943 and the C variant first flew on August 5, 1943. The B variant saw 1,988 built while the C variant saw 1,750 built. On December 1, 1943 the P-51B Mustang flew its first combat mission and in March 1944 provided bomber escort to Berlin.
Specifications :
P-51B/C Production: | 3,738 |
B: | 1,988 produced at Inglewood plant |
C: | 1,750 produced at Dallas plant |
Dimensions: | |
Length: | 32.25 ft |
Wingspan: | 37.04 ft |
Height: | 13.67 ft |
Weight | |
Empty: | 6,985 lbs |
Normal T/O: | 9,800 lbs |
Maximum Gross: | 11,800 lbs |
Performance | |
Power Plant: | 1 X Packard (Rolls Royce) V-1650-3-7 producing 1,380 hp in the B variant and 1,490 hp in the C variant |
Maximum Speed: | 439 mph @ 25,000 ft |
Service Ceiling: | 41,800 ft |
Range: | B – 1,180 miles |
C – 1,900 miles | |
Armament | 4 x .50 cal machine guns with 1,260 rounds |
2 x 1,000 lb bombs or rockets |