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Aviation
P-51H-5-NA
IV
Rank
AB
6.0
RB
6.3
SB
6.7
Battle rating
USA
Game nation
Fighter
Main role
54,000
RP
Research
185,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The P-51H can rightly be considered the apex of the P-51 Mustang. The P-51H was an evolution from the lightweight Mustang experiments conducted in 1944. The biggest addition to the P-51H was the Packard Merlin V-1659-9. It featured an automatic boost control system and water injection. With water injection enabled, the V-1659 could produce a whopping 2,000+ hp although only for short bursts. The P-51H also featured extensive airframe modifications like a shorter carburettor air intake and longer fuselage. In preparation for the upcoming invasion of Japan, around 2,000 P-51Hs were ordered. However, the war was nearing its end and many orders were canceled. The P-51H would never see combat in either the Pacific or European theatres.

Introduced in Update 1.71 "New E.R.A.", the P-51H-5-NA is an extremely dangerous aircraft. The combination of the powerful Merlin engine and lightweight airframe makes the P-51H a capable dogfighter. It also excels in boom and zoom tactics against enemy planes thanks to the various airframe improvements. Much like the other Mustang variants, the P-51H comes equipped with six M2 Browning machine guns and various loadouts of bombs and rockets. Players will be greatly satisfied with the P-51H's capability against enemy aircraft and ability to attack ground targets.



Flight performance
Max speed
at 7,000 m 776712830731 km/h
Rate of Climb 18.212.127.412.1 m/s
Turn time 1920.81820.1 s
Max altitude 13,000 m
Takeoff Run 396 m

Combat
flaps
Take-off
flaps
Landing
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 1 person
Gross weight 4.4 t
Engine Packard 1650-9
Length 10.2 m
Wingspan 11.3 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 887 km/h
Mach Number Limit 1
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 270 km/h
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 281 km/h
Offensive armament
6 × 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun
Ammunition 1,880 rounds
Fire rate 750 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
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Suspended armament
Max weight 1,500 kg

NameWeightSlot
62.8 kg
3 × 51.8 kg
49.9 kg
117.9 kg
242.6 kg
500.8 kg
416.4 kg
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 2,495 → 3,293 SL
RB 6,107 → 8,061 SL
SB 9,526 → 12,574 SL
Crew training 52,000 SL
Experts 185,000 SL
Aces 940 GE
Research Aces 480,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
100 / 220 / 530 % SL
166 % RP
Total cost of modifications 47,000 RP
85,500 SL
Talisman cost 1,500 GE

Research order:

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Survivability
Weaponry
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