Caliban Rising on MSN

The P-51 Mustang Myth How the Legendary Fighter Didn’t Win the War Alone

In this episode, we dive deep into the legend of the P-51 Mustang and separate fact from fiction. Long celebrated as the savior of Allied air power, the Mustang’s rise came amid a much larger ...
Newsweek

P-51 Mustang: How D-Day War Plane Compares To F-16

The P-51 Mustang was an American-designed, long-range, single-seat fighter and bomber escort used during World War II, as well as later conflicts. Its introduction significantly contributed to the ...
Caliban Rising on MSN

The Real Range of the P-51 Mustang Debunking the Long-Range Legend

This part exposes the hard numbers behind the P-51 Mustang’s supposed long-range dominance. Using mission logs, engineering data, and pilot reports, we uncover how fuel limitations, combat maneuvering ...
The National Interest

Why the P-51 Mustang is Considered the Best WWII Fighter Plane

When the United States Army Air Forces adopted the North American P-51 Mustang, the cost per plane was a seemingly affordable $50,000 – about the cost today of a luxury SUV. However, adjusted for ...
The National Interest

P-51 Mustang: The Best Fighter Plane of World War II

3 Key Points: The P-51 Mustang, often hailed as the best operational piston-engined fighter of WWII, was rapidly developed by North American Aviation (NAA) in response to the RAF’s urgent need for a ...