1/72 F-6C Mustang

Arma Hobby 70068

Excludes allglues,paintsandtoolsnecessary to assemble.

The kit contains the parts needed to build a 1/72 scale model of the F-6C Mustang fighter-reconnaissance aircraft:

• plastic parts
• decals with 3 marking options (2x USAAF and 1x France)
• self-adhesive kabuki paper masks for painting the cabin and wheels

Painting and marking options:

• F-6C-10-NT Mustang, 44-10889/R7-N, GR II.33 Savoie, French Army Aviation, April-May 1945.
• F-6C-1-NA Mustang, 43-12400/ZM-O, Cpt. E.B. ‘Blackie’ Travis, 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Middle Wallop, England, spring 1944.
• F-6C-5-NT Mustang, 42-103604/600, Maj. E.O. McComas, 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, Chengkung, China, October 1944.

The North American P-51 Mustang is an American, single-engine, long-range fighter and attack aircraft with a classic tail and all-metal construction. The flight of the prototype took place on October 26, 1940. The P-51 Mustang has earned a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, WWII fighter. Replacing the Allison V-1710-39 engine from the first project with a Rolls-Royce Merlin motor (P-51 Mustang Mk.Ia version) made the Mustang, like never before, reached perfection. The single-seat fighter impressed with its maximum speed, range, maneuverability, and powerful weapons. The combination of all the most important parameters for the assessment of the aircraft made the Mustang prove itself in virtually every role entrusted to it: it gained air superiority, escorted, carried out reconnaissance missions, attacked ground targets. The class of design is evidenced by the fact that the Mustang remained in active service until the 70’s! One of the most important versions was the P-51D, based on the P-51B. It received a drip cab fairing, ensuring excellent visibility, and a new engine – Packard V-1650-7, which significantly improved performance. Technical data (P-51D version): length: 9.83m, wingspan: 11.28m, height: 4.08m, maximum speed: 703km / h, rate of climb: 16.3m / s, maximum range: 2755km, ceiling practical: 12800m, armament: fixed – 6 12.7mm M2 machine guns, suspended – up to 908 kg of bombs or 10 127mm HVAR rocket launchers.