North American P-82 / F-82 Twin Mustang
Technical Information
Background
The North American Aviation (NAA) Twin Mustang was developed from the P-51 Mustang. In U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) service designated P-82 Twin Mustang. In U.S. Air Force (USAF) service designated F-82 Twin Mustang.
Production
A total of 273 were built.
Technical Details
Crew Two (Pilots)
Engine 2 × Allison Allison V-1710-143 liquid-ciooled piston engine, 2,250 hp (1,680 kW) with four bladed propeller
Wingspan 51' 3" / 15.62m
Length 39' 5" / 12.01m
Height 11' 10" / 3.61m
Maximum Speed 461 mph at at 21,000'
Range 2,240 miles
Armament (wings) 6 x .50 caliber machine gun
Bombload (underwing) 25 x 5" rockets or 4 x 1,000 pound bombs
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