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Spotter's notes
The 'Blood Brother' nose art is a tribute, common among restored warbirds. The P-51 is instantly recognizable for its bubble canopy and distinctive four-blade propeller. Hill Aerospace Museum
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
P51
Model
P-51 Mustang
Manufacturer
North American Aviation
Livery
WWII U.S. Army Air Forces 8th Air Force 'Blood Brother' nose art
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Packard V-1650 Merlin (Rolls-Royce license)
Thrust
Not applicable (piston engine, 1,490 hp)
Wingspan
11.28 m
Length
9.83 m
Height
4.17 m
MTOW
5,488 kg
Range
2,755 km
Capacity
1 (pilot only)
Cruise Speed
580 km/h
Noise Rating
N/A (pre-ICAO jet noise standards)
Location
Airport Code
HIF/KHIF
Airport Name
Hill Air Force Base