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Allison-Powered P-51 Mustang Development, Design, Service and Tech Details Detailed in New Book

Coming soon from MMP Books and author Robert Pęczkowski is NAA P-51 Mustang with Allison engine (Yellow Series), which traces the development, wartime service, design evolution, and technical features of the Early Allison-engined P-51 Mustang through detailed illustrations.

This book presents the history, development and operational service of the early Allison-engined versions of the North American P-51 Mustang. It covers the aircraft’s design evolution, wartime use and technical features. Illustrated with wartime and detailed photographs, colour profiles, scale plans and technical drawings, it is a valuable reference for aviation historians and modellers.

The paperback book is currently available for pre-order with release set for January 15. The date will also see the release of the second edition publication on the NAA A-36A Mustang dive-bomber variant.

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DBMK Developing Allison Mustang Kits in 1/32 Scale

DBMK is developing a series of Allison-powered Mustang models in 1/32 scale.

The early Mustang variants were built around the Allison V-1710 engine, which gave them excellent low- and medium-altitude speed, range, and reliability but much weaker high-altitude performance because the engine lost power above about 15,000 feet; they were used effectively for reconnaissance, ground attack, and low-level fighter work, and they helped establish the Mustang’s basic airframe success before the Merlin-powered versions turned it into the famous long-range escort fighter.

As of this writing additional details are non-existent, although the series will apparently include the Mustang I, P-51, A-36, P-51A and F-6.

(DBMK via AeroScale)