COBI Building Set HC WW2 North American P-51D Mustang (COBI-5860)

Product detailed description

Model kit of the American fighter aircraft North American P-51D Mustang in the colors of the 363rd Fighter Squadron USAF. The assembled model has a removable landing gear and a rotating propeller. Kits in 1:48 scale bring the same joy but take up more space on the shelf. Made under the official license of The Boeing company.

Number of figures: 0 pcs
Dimensions when assembled: 23 x 20 x 8.5 cm
Scale: 1:48
Box dimensions (packaging): 27.5 x 18 x 6 cm
Number of bricks: 152 pcs
Package weight: 225 g
Recommended age: 6+
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: World War II

Interesting facts:
Mustang, although an American aircraft, was created at the request of the RAF.
When you feel that a task is impossible to accomplish, remember the designers from North American Aviation, who, at the request of the RAF in 1940, developed a completely new aircraft in 120 days, which became a true legend.
The first flight took place on October 26, 1940, 178 days after the order was placed.
Over time, the Mustang became one of the most successful Allied aircraft.
The original combat name of the machine was Apache and Invader, but eventually, the designation Mustang caught on among pilots.
It was the Mustang pilots who introduced a new tactic of bomber protection. It was all about breaking the order to stay close to the bombers. Instead, the pilots attacked German fighters as they formed for an attack.
This new strategy definitively tipped the balance of air power over Europe.
When German Marshal Herman Göring one day saw Mustang fighters over Berlin, he told his aide: We have lost the war.
Probably the most successful Mustang pilot was American George Earl Preddy, who was unfortunately shot down by his own anti-aircraft defense.
Another ace pilot was William Arthur Shomo, nicknamed the Undertaker due to his civilian occupation, who shot down six enemy aircraft in one day.
The P-51 is the fastest piston-engine fighter aircraft ever, with a maximum speed of 885 km/h.
A total of 15,875 units were produced in various versions.
Mustangs served in the Dominican Republic until 1984.
Thanks to its durable construction, there are still many airworthy machines around the world today.

Technical specifications of the original:
Dimensions: wingspan 11.28 m, length 9.83 m, height 4.13 m
Weight: 3,232 kg empty
Maximum takeoff weight: 5,488 kg
Powerplant: 12-cylinder Packard V-1650-7 (Rolls-Royce Merlin) with a power output of 1,265 kW
Fuel tank capacity: 1018 l + 2x auxiliary tank 284 l
Range: 1,529 km (maximum range 3,701 km)
Ceiling: 12,802 m
Climb rate: 17.7 m/s
Maximum speed: 703 km/h
Armament: 6x Browning AN/M2 machine gun caliber 12.7 mm + 907 kg of aerial bombs or 6 unguided HVAR rockets
Crew: 1