P-51H-5-NA

P-51H-5-NA

P-51D-30

F-84B-26

P-51H-5-NA

P-51D-30

F-84B-26

USA

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.0	6.3	6.7

Class:

Fighter

Research:54 000

Purchase:185 000

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This page is about the aircraft P-51H-5-NA. For other uses, see P-51 (Family).

Description

The P-51H-5-NA is a Rank IV American fighter with a battle rating of 6.0 (AB), 6.3 (RB), and 6.7 (SB). It was introduced into the game in Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 7,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
736	721	13000	19.9	20.8	12.3	12.3	396
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 7,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
828	776	13000	18.7	19.0	27.0	18.2	396

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
887	281	???	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< ???	< ???	< ???	> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
?,??? m	??? hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

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Suspended armament

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Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not controllable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator
II		Compressor	Airframe
III	Wings Repair	Engine
IV		Engine Injection	Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great top speed for a prop-driven aircraft
• Respectable armament of 6 x 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine guns
• One of the most maneuverable P-51s in the game
• Good climb rate
• Good payload options

Cons:

• .50 caliber machine guns aren't nearly as powerful compared to cannons, but will still do the job
• High crew training and purchase cost - the same as the F-80A-5 Shooting Star
• Can be up-tiered to fight against early jets

History

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Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

• [Devblog] P-51H Mustang: Winged Perfection