North American P-51D Mustang Gunfighter is a piece of digital artwork by Arthur Eggers which was uploaded on December 13th, 2010.
North American P-51D Mustang Gunfighter
The P-51D Mustang was designed by The North American Aviation Company in 1940. A combined total of over 15,000 Mustangs were produced, including all... more
Title
North American P-51D Mustang Gunfighter
Artist
Arthur Eggers
Medium
Digital Art - Color Print
Description
The P-51D Mustang was designed by The North American Aviation Company in 1940. A combined total of over 15,000 Mustangs were produced, including all models. The P-51D models were powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, or variants of that engine. Gunfighter, Serial Number 44-73264 was accepted into the USAAF in March, 1945. That same month, it was trans-shipped to England, where it was assigned to the famous 'Mighty Eighth' Air Force. 44-73264 is restored in the colors of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, 8th Air Force, USAAF, using the nose art "Gunfighter", providing the name by which the aircraft is widely known. All armor plate and armament have been removed from Gunfighter and the average gross weight is approximately 7,500 lbs. The current maximum fuel capacity is 184 gallons. The engine is a twelve cylinder in a 'V' configuration, rated at 1,490 HP and has a displacement of 1650 cubic inches. It is equipped with a supercharger which allows for a service ceiling of 41,000 feet.
Uploaded
December 13th, 2010
