Trumpeter 02274 P-51 B Mustang 1:32 Club Display Kit  [TP02274]

Trumpeter 1:32 P-51B Mustang 02274 Kit - Detailed Warbird Project

The P-51 Mustang is a hallmark fighter from World War II, first developed in 1940 to meet British requirements and with its prototype completed in just 120 days. The aircraft earned the nickname "Mustang" from the Royal Air Force. It entered operational service in December 1943 with the 354th Fighter Group, and the B/C versions were widely used by the 8th and 9th Air Forces in England, plus some operations in Italy and adjacent zones.

Performance Highlights and Engine

The P-51B/C stood out from late 1943 into mid-1944 and remained active throughout the conflict. Equipped with the Packard V-1650-3, the licensed Rolls-Royce Merlin variant, it could hit speeds near 708 km/h and had a mission radius up to about 2010 km, making it a potent escort and interceptor.

Detailing and Parts Overview

Trumpeter's 1:32 rendition captures the Mustang with an extensive parts set for model enthusiasts. The kit contains 356 plastic parts along with photo-etched details and rubber tyres, supplying the components needed to achieve a realistic display model.