P-51D Mustang

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Type

Fighter Escort

Year

1944

Crew / Team

Typical Unit

1 aircraft

Main Weapons

6Ã— .50 cal MG, bombs/rockets

Best Battlefield Role

Air escort and opportunistic strike

Historical Snapshot

Long-range fighter with strong speed profile and dependable combat flexibility.

Use to sweep enemy fighters, then transition to light ground attacks where safe.

Its escort role dramatically improved survivability of Allied bomber operations.

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