North American P-51 Mustang - Top 10 Fighter Aircraft of All Time

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2) North American P-51 Mustang

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Synopsis: The nimble and adept P-51 Mustang was the cream of Allied fighter design in the Second World War. The system was built around the powerful Packard Merlin piston engine that offered the lightweight system unprecedented speed and power. The impressive six gun formation provided the system the firepower it needed to contend with most anything that the German powers could field, including the equally impressive Focke-Wulf Fw190.

Pros: One of the fastest and maneuverable piston-engine fighters of the war; six .50 caliber machine guns for making German-Swiss cheese; designed, developed and produced faster than you can say Gothaer Waggonfabrik (117 days).

Notoriety: Preserved air superiority for the Allies by providing escort to advancing bomber formations, intercepting enemy aircraft on patrol and taking part in precision strikes in the ground attack role.

Total Production: 15,586

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