Summary

  • The P-51 Mustang was one of the fastest-built aircraft, with the prototype completed just 120 days after signing the contract.
  • The Mustang's engine was switched to the Packard V-12 Merlin, significantly improving performance at high altitudes.
  • Despite having fewer guns than its competitors, the Mustang's 50 caliber machine guns were more powerful, making it a popular choice among air forces.