Was the P-51 better than the BF 109?

The P-51 won most of its battles with Me-109s and these battles occurred during bomber escort missions. The 109s’ mission was to destroy bombers while the P-51s’ purpose was to destroy 109s. Critically, the P-51′s performance envelope was superior to the 109’s at high altitude, 25,000 feet and above.

How much does a P-51 Mustang cost?

An original World War II era North American Aviation P-51 fighter-bomber is now up for sale. According to Auto Evolution, this particular aircraft is located in Germany and is being offered for sale for 3.3 million euros or roughly $3.9 million.

How much does it cost to buy AP 51 Mustang?

Asking price: $4.5 million!

What was better Messerschmitt or Spitfire?

It was faster than the Spitfire at high altitude, could dive more rapidly and carried a more effective armament of two cannon and two machine guns. However, the Messerschmitt did not have the range to fly beyond London and carried only seven seconds worth of cannon ammunition, which limited its operational usefulness.

What is a Roush p51 Mustang?

The ROUSH P-51 Mustang is a celebration of both aviation and performance vehicles. The 2017 ROUSH P-51 is powered by a 727-horsepower ROUSH Eaton TVS supercharged “Coyote” 5.0L V8 engine that comes coupled to a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.

How much would a Spitfire cost?

Back when production of the Spitfire was underway it cost an average of £12,604 for each aircraft. Today that would equate to just under £800,000 for each Spitfire produced. This is more expensive than the RAF’s other high-performance fighter – the Hurricane.

Is the Spitfire faster than me 109?

The Bf 109 was arguably the best fighter in the world in 1940. It was faster than the Spitfire at high altitude, could dive more rapidly and carried a more effective armament of two cannon and two machine guns.

How did the Me-109 compare to the P-51 Mustang?

P-51 Mustang vs Me-109 Although innovative in 1935, by 1943, Me-109 was out-classed. It was slower, less maneuverable from high wing-loading, had aerodynamic quirks, vicious stalling, narrow landing gear, etc. Only veteran or lucky German pilots could survive in a Me-109.

How would a P-51 pilot survive in a Me-109?

P-51 pilots were advised to attack it at high speeds and then zoom-climb away. Although innovative in 1935, by 1943, Me-109 was out-classed. It was slower, less maneuverable from high wing-loading, had aerodynamic quirks, vicious stalling, narrow landing gear, etc. Only veteran or lucky German pilots could survive in a Me-109.

Why didn’t the P-47 have a propeller cone?

P-47 didn’t have a propeller cone like FW-190 or Sea Fury had to reduce drag. Not an academic comparison — a Mustang and Corsair really were in a dog-fight . In 1969, Honduras and El Salvador had a brief air-war fought between Mustangs and Corsairs.

Why did the P-51 keep its speed during a dive?

Trials of P-51 proved it kept its speed during a dive because of its low drag [ref: Caygill] . German Me-262 pilots reported they could not outrun a P-51 in a dive (Nowotny apparently was shot down after failing to outdive Mustangs) [ref: Ziegler] .