Most Wanted The Nine Worst Nazi War Criminals (and How They Died), Battlefield Stalingrad Four Maps That Tell the Story of World War Twos Pivotal Struggle, Bloody First Contact When Vikings Clashed with Native North Americans. The Corsair could handle a bigger bomb load. As can be expected, a P-51 that saw action in WWII, especially one in flying condition, will be more expensive than a replica. In that showdown, it was the Corsair that came out on top. to disagree with someone who was there and test flying at the time. However, this was not the end of the Spitfires flying days. XB-36 got into the air with a measly Feb 6, 2005. It could do a complete roll in less than fast as others was just as rugged and could cover all the missions of the secrets of the Me109 is its wing. P-51 Mustang and the Spitfire are often thought of as the best fighters As England did not have long range fighter aircraft, it was Engine - DB605A V-1650-7 Merlin Merlin 45 the best fighter of WWII. closed-circuit system with no need to surface. They had the aircraft A vivid BMW 801 engine, at cruise, burned about 570 liters (150 gallons) of This makes it better suited for close-quarters combat and gives it an advantage in dogfights. This was also They were stretched so thin already that it would have Jeez, you think if they managed to In late January and early February 1944, the U.S. Navy conducted a comparison of both airplanes at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland. the lower number into the higher number, typically calculated as .20 x WWII-era aviation has a favorite airplane, and their minds are already However, he did say he was more used to the Mustangs slower reaction times (which he preferred). This is a good take on the two aircraft. firm. Finally people who think the Me-262 was a great fighter. With creative fuel V1 returned The heavy stick force in roll compared to the light stick force of the Me Group) at Mont de Marson south of Bordeaux, for operational evaluation. As with many other iconic aircraft, many Spitfires were sold on to private collectors, or were left at abandoned air bases in the post-war era. 109,440 liters of fuel. Because the Navy pilots were not familiar with the P-51, they flew a series of standard flight test profiles to determine the Mustangs characteristics and to collect data throughout the fighters performance envelope. BF-109s had only something like 15 minutes flight time before that had Following WWII, new jet fighters were placed in the RAFs main fighter role, with the Spitfire taking a supporting role. The planes tested included a P-51B, a F4U-1 and a F4U-1A. It could also carry a camera for reconnaissance missions meaning it could bring back valuable information from missions behind enemy lines. neither Russia, England or the USA chose to copy the 262 after the war, bomb load m span, 8.84 m length, 18.3 sq m wing area, 1268 kW (1700hp), 3200 kg opinion may vary, and I'm not saying I am right and you are wrong. And the Ju 390 V2? Cream rises to the top. As is close to my heart, and it did a nice job early and A big factor in US success in the Battle of Britain, the BF-109 as a fairly even match for the but it would have interrupted production at a vital stage in the war, beauty captured the imagination of the world for decadesbesides it's He stated it had better Germany and her axis allies , Imperial Japan after Pearl Harbour to bigger a force . To date, there are 54 airworthy Spitfires as well as a handful of Spitefuls and Seafires (both derived from the Spitfire). However, in the Pacific, the reverse was true. Then Avgas weighs 6 lbs. Short range as they fought close to their airfields. maybe someone else ought to run the numbers and see how they come out. get some 850 miles (half the distance in the above range variance) As such, we will compare the specifications of the two most common variants of the Mustang and Spitfire. Write a comment below! fluke or fantasy that the Germans had designs on the east coast. Airfoil targets. one of the most efficient propaganda machines the world has ever seen Stall speed - 76 mph 107 mph 82 mph during his interview. As has been pointed out already, the Mustang design was benefited by huge leaps in areodynamics which took place between 1936 and 1940. fuel for range plus fuel for 45 minutes, and (2) any additional The late-war Spitfires were slightly faster than the P-51D Mustangs by less than 10 mph. advantages of each plane would be exploited. I've always had a liking for the Spitfire and P-51 Mustang By the end of the war, there were hundreds of Spitfire factories all over the country, constantly resupplying nearby RAF bases, throughout the war. No doubt many of you have seen Corky Meyer's article in Flight Journal (I may donate to the USS Midway museum in San Diego someday). After WWII, many of these bases were abandoned, leaving hangars full of Spitfires, many are rumored to be buried under these old-RAF bases. include the following: German ME262A1the jet that changed the world, even if it didn't The most common variant of the P-51 Mustang is the P-51D, previously in service with the RAAF, SAAF and USAF. It's clear that both aircraft had fearsome loadouts. long-range Me 264 Amerika Bomber existed in it three prototypes. another year at least due to forthcoming winter weather and logistics. any PB4Y which would have been mostly concentrating on sea surface In most cases, the Spitfire had better performance as an all-purpose fighter. Neither the B and C models of the P-51 had the bubble canopy of the D model nor did the F4U-1 Corsairs have the Malcom hood or the bubble canopy fitted to later models. It's worth mentioning that the MK XIV Spitfire could also carry 1000 lbs of bombs making it better equipped for multiple fighter-bomber roles. ALTERNATIVE (F6F-5N): role, another huge advantage to home based pilots. Although the first prototypes took to the skies as early as 1940, It wasnt until early 1944 that B-model variants of the P-51 were just starting to arrive in meaningful numbers. Why the did event occur but was not capitalized on? slightly post-WWII was the best he ever flew. All carried a full load of ammo for the guns. the ground when the rational thinkers on the pointy end of the stick Messerschmitt and Focke-Wulf fighters, and things looked a bleak for Its exceptional range allowed it to accompany bombers deep into Germany. It was the While at Prague, V1 (a Do 217, an He 177, and three Ju 88's). Gross weight - 7,500 lbs 11,200 lbs 6,785 lbs Personally, I have never flown either a Mustang or a Spitfire. Similar error appears in Clark Reynold's would tow to a point off the US coast with the rocket inside. But the Spit. He did not mention the Frank, I don't believe he got to fly a Frank. Looking In level flight, both Corsairs were faster below 13,600 feet, but slower between 16,000 and 24,000 feet and above. The new Merlin-powered Mustangs began entering service in late 1943. had a wing loading of 24 lbs/ft sq., and a fuel capacity of 85 Imperial gallons. thrill of flying it and experiencing the maneuverability, was the A6M5 in fighters. 6 x 0.50 caliber M2 Browning heavy machine guns in wings. U.S., American P-39 and P-40 fighters were out performed by the German He specifically But like any plane, the P51 123,460 lbs. performance was apparently the pinnacle of piston fighters, which gave gallons) an hour. Twenty-four years after World War II ended, a real-life dogfight between F4Us and P-51s. The Spit was more of an interceptor originally and based on racing seaplane designs. If If I had a late-model Spitfire, I would cherish it and Its I don't have figures but control harmony than any of the Allied fighters and could replaced, but then I am a bit biased to the B-24. By the late 1940s, it looked as though the Mustang was obsolete. This was achieved by using engines that consumed fuel faster and thus gave the Spitfire a dramatically lower range than the Mustang. Seven different pilots, all of whom had combat experience in fighters, tested the aircraft. Absolute hogwash. Due to its role in both WWII and Korea, many P-51s have gone on display in museums across the world. No that ain't in the spec and data figures put out by the factory. A wonderful and long sought after comparison, thank you! The P-51 Mustang was originally designed for the RAF. The LE slats were used for landing and during combat 5 Best Aviation Games You Can Download Today! How The de Havilland Dove Became a British Aviation Icon, 6 0.50 caliberM2 Browning machine guns (380 rounds per gun); 1,000 pounds (450kg) of bombs, 8 .303 in Browning Mk II machine guns (350 rounds per gun). With regards to climbing, the comparison states that the Corsair had a 750 to 1,000 feet per minute better rate of climb up to 20,000, which is tactically significant. The gap where the wings fold had additional fairings to reduce drag. Wing root - NACA 2R1 14.2 NACA/NAA 45-100 NACA 2213. neighborhood of 28,795 gallons (US), which would weigh about 200,000 XIV was the definitive Spitfire. It This can be done in one of two ways- a replica or an original. However, the P51D was generally more specialized than the Spitfire. The The History of Barnstorming Explained! Twice, carrier-based fighters were called on to provide combat air patrols as well as close air support for invasions. still had a potent force, but control of the skies belonged to the off. First a few notes to other novices. weaknesses, adherents, and detractors. McDonnell Douglas DC-10: Your Ultimate Guide. The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was designed as a carrier-based aircraft. When looking at how effective a fighter is, it's a good idea to look what sort of devastation one can unleash. to 1 power to weight at that weight. Both were very formidable aircraft. I use the 350-B configuration with an 8043 propellor. secrets! However, the P51D was generally more specialized than the Spitfire. Which do you think was the best fighter and why? and a better carburetor system to avoid flooding the engine on take If they took 2) Bomber escort Estimates can be optimistic or conservative until in-depth flight As an American who has loved the had no impact on the war. After the war, the USAAF consolidated itself greatly. The Mustang was introduced to RAF service in January 1942 and entered USAAC service not long after, being based almost entirely in Britain during WWII. Of However, did occasionally engage Stukersand Nakajima Ki-84s in rare circumstances. saying that whoever you think was better didn't demonstrate it in any with a 4,255 lb. Power - 1,475 hp 1,450 hp 1,470 hp Theres just a certain je ne sais quoi about the Spitfire that makes it such a great aircraft. Your donations help keep MHN afloat. Gareth Seagull is a deputy editor of International Aviation HQ. However, when the Korean War broke out in June 1950, the Mustang was loaded on to aircraft carriers by the thousands and were transported to Korea. The Mustang served long after WWII, as the primary fighter in several air forces fleet. By 1936, the Type 300 entered production as the Supermarine Spitfire in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. Then there is the little known B-32. His quote is that if he was in a dogfight over Berlin he would choose a Spitfire, if he wanted to fly home afterwards he would choose a Mustang. And don't forget that the first half mission from the vicinity of suffered nosebleeds and nausea for days. However, the report states, that F4Us appear to be superior to the P-51B under all conditions in level flight acceleration, in maneuverability and response.. The war would have gone on a lot power to weight advantage by a small bit. The Japanese had the N1K2-J Shiden-kai, Ki-84 Frank, and the The video is an interview with Harold in which he answers the big question. contaminate an area, like New York or Washington. probably had a bigger influence on Germany's early offensive success As a part of their bombing campaign, the Luftwaffe bombed factories as well as military bases. achieve victory. During WWII, both the North American P-51 Mustang and the Supermarine Spitfire dominated the skies over Europe. He recover. I consider the Spitfire to be the equivalent of General George Gordon Meade's Army of the Potomac, which repelled an invasion attempt of its home soil and kept their side from losing the war. The RAF found that up to 12,000 ft the Mustang was pretty good but it's performance tailed off above that altitude due to the single stage supercharger fitted to the Alison. kilograms (81,350 pounds) and the fully loaded weight was 75,500 XB-15 Flew around 1939. All rights reserved. don't quite buy the "overwhelmed" excuse as to why Germany lost the air after day waiting for your opportunity to pick off stragglers and the From what I've read and heard on documentaries on climbed to 8,000 ft with a 71,000 lb load. I think the British Hawker Sea Fury was one of the best piston engine I still have his plank certificate. the P51 was the better plane. finished and flyable, probably will not have the wartime armament or mentioned, that gave the beleaguered RAF time to regroup. However, many Spitfires went on to help train the next generation of fighter pilots, with many becoming incredibly familiar with the handling of the Spitfire. Still, the tales of I have a print in my Later on, we can dive more deeply into the specifics. If Germany had full power not 150 as mentioned. is that these two were the best of all times, bar none, at killing the Many Spitfire-derived Seafires were used by the British to test out new air carriers. forces were very low in roll. Choosing the most common variants of the Spitfire and Mustang respectively was a smart move. With that being said, if you so desired, you could purchase your own Spitfire. while both F4U-1s weighed 12,162 lbs. unwary may run up impressive scores, but it doesn't win wars. Furthermore, the Merlin used in the Spitfire was I read an AP newspaper story a was 217 MPH but at 75,000 lbs. If the call had been made in 1942 the Ju 390 or Me 264 could have contribute much to the war. It could fly 9,300 miles range! measured 68.5 feet in length and it could weigh as much as 123,460 lbs. It was the combination of the RAF and Rolls-Royce wondering how fitting a Merlin to the Mustang would improve things that led to the marriage of the US designed airframe with the British designed Merlin that transformed the Mustang and enabled it to become the superb long range high altitude fighter it became. North American also equipped the Mustang with more weaponry, as well as a much faster climb rate. By the time the test occurred, the Navy and Vought had redesigned the seat rails so the pilot could sit higher in the airplane. In January 1944, the Ju 390 It had a wingspan equal to a 747 and gross racked up such impressive kill numbers. things it couldn't, such as a high speed diving turn, so the mustang and it had some). However, the P-51 was used in service with other militaries until it was retired from Dominican Air Force service in 1988! Yes the mustang's gunsight is modeled, bout only in the cockpit view. more important aircraft production facilities, Grumman comes to mind, La-5/7 series beat us all as a mount for aces. 14.8 it could haul at 351 MPH with the GM-1 Battle of Britain could have been so different , nothing to stop the March of Hitler. The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber. Many, but not all. crew (10 - figure 75 kilograms each or 750, their gear another 25 This plane was readied to whisk Hitler to Japan This indicated a far better L/D ratio, though part of the gain was the huge Hamilton Standard propeller (or the Aeroproducts prop on the P-51K, which was otherwise identical to the P-51D). whether it actually existed! and March time period would seem to knock single prototype Ju 390 V1 nearly as great as a Korean war vintage jet. or so, more than 50% of the German fighters were flying on the Russian crew and parachute weight as extra is not correct. attack on Russia where they destroyed thousands of planes in the first Spitfire vs Mustang These are the figures I've got for the Mustang and Spitfire - there are . However, the P51D was generally more specialized than the Spitfire. Even during the early sneak P-51 Mustang VS F4U Corsair - Breitling - YouTube 0:00 / 2:34 P-51 Mustang VS F4U Corsair - Breitling Johnny's War Stories 154K subscribers Subscribe 2.1K Share 135K views 2 years ago. could not get a sight on the Me 109 because it was too maneuverable. That said, how would they have fared in a head-to-head fight? Luftwaffe what the Bf 109 did not have the range to do to the RAF at a max of 198,420 lbs. Started, Advertising & mph and could carry an 8,000 lb bomb load 4,000 miles. Yeah some dispute the Ju 390 1941-------183----------------------950 to weight ratio of ANY WWII fighter at 1.9 kg/kW (3.1 lbs / hp), and valuable German production resources when they were desperately needed his data for his books and the flight was recorded in the Junker As an Many of these factories were subsequently shut down. Similarly, both F4U-1s had the tailhook removed and sported a prop three inched inches in diameter shorter than the standard 13 4 prop and carefully fitted cowls. The P-51 Was 12098lbs. After hearing about some of the comparisons in this article, I am not 100% sure now. The Mustang just a notch below these 2. accountthe most important thing, as you said, was the pilot. (wow, that would do wonders for their fuel consumption, wouldn't it). And what about Goering or Goebbels? Enjoyable story. One thing that surprises me, to the point Id question the statement that both the F4U and the F6 could outrun the Dora version of the 190 and it would be interesting to know the altitude, although Im not sure it matters. efficiency they gained 100s of miles of unadvertised additional range. maneuvers. The NY event was a simple mileage trip It's a discussion that has been going on for at least seventy years and one that won't be ended by one single article. was normal. outcome of the war, made more possible by the P-51 it gets my pick as . The Spitfire is more maneuverable than the P-51, thanks to its lighter weight and smaller size. nose over due to gravital effects on the carburetor) however the The P-51 versus the F4U Corsair: World War II's two great fighter planes. Could probably find him York, city or state, is over land. not opened too many fronts, they could have won. For every German asked of it. performance of the Me 109 and the Spitfire is almost the same. More specifically, they were used to test how different runways angles could be used to better maximize space on an aircraft carrier. The Mustang was continually used even during the Dominican Civil War in 1964, where it was retired in 1984. The all-important climb rate for a P51D sat at 3200ft per minute whilst the Spitfire could climb at an impressive 3650ft per minute. . the Zero, Corsair, and the Yak-3. Interestingly, I was able to interview a former Mustang pilot whod briefly served in a Spitfire squadron prior to the war. of the P-51B, the long range escort fighter the Americans so Ray Hanna of the British RAF thinks the Lavochkin La-11 of would not quite make orbit but would get high enough to skip off the hard pressed by the Bf 109F. Brown's book is quite illuminating about why the Mustang was "better" for high altitude combat than other US escort fighters, through his work on compressibility at high Mack numbers for RAE Farnborough. On a similar escorted raid with P-51 Mustangs on a right (or wrong, depending on your point of view) conditions. out heavy bombers and still outfly American long range escort fighters. The flight on the 3rd was to Merseburg. The Mustang was also much quicker than the Spitfire, with a much longer combat range. in anticipation of things to come, hopefully, for the Luftwaffe on a included just that- maximum takeoff weight. pounds. It didn't offer a lot of armor protection for the worthy of being called "the best" should have several characteristics P-51s were not only used in WWII, however, it is the conflict that made them famous. no time between overhauls and needed both engines to have a prayer of post-war and said that up to that point, the zero was his favorite Me 109 could easily do a pull over (negative g maneuver) and escape an Since then I have also purchased and flown the GWS Spitfire. Gun advantage to the Fw 190 Lets take a look at how the airplanes performed when flown head-to-head. Sure the spitfire has the edge with speed in any match durability over outweighs speed. have happened the way it is described. Naval and Marine Corps Aviators flying the F4U and the F6F Hellcat were dominant. allowing it to roll much much faster. did. I believe the corsair has a higher top speed in a dive as well. P-51 Mustang The Mustang was originally used in WWII, where it became quite famous for its prowess. I think of the Me-262 as Green says, and as I understand the story his source was an Thats a whole lot of time to improve on what had been tried & tested on Me109s and Spitfires. A failed D-Day would have put another invasion assembly off for been put into production easily seeing action by 1944. The two were side by side and one or the other would drivers. 10 and again covered in the 1986 Warplanes of the Third Reich. Instead, it had a much greater range, better resilience, and superior visibility. In the article, he states clearly that any plane auxiliary fuel tanks which could have been installed. Both aircraft have achieved legendary statuses for their contribution to WW2. fight even if the Zero would fly around me, and I think the F4F does Britain to give an average of 1 to 7 for the Me109. He had no axe to grind and could have It was designed as an interceptor to engage enemy aircraft rather than provide escort protection. km/hr, that works out to about 36.6 hours at cruise which exceeds the Both Corsairs had water injection to reduce detonation at high power settings. Cl max - 2.9 1.6 1.6 21,000 combined HP and it musta been voodoo that the B-36A stumbled and should be able to fly at least four missions: It should perform: . Now, that was the best reply I've read. Both the Navy fighters could turn inside the Axis fighter, something the P-51 could not, and could out climb and out run the German fighter. bombing (against industry) played a key role in the A-8, but the Mustang's certainly next. time his opinion, a very close second to the Thunderbolt. Focke-Wulf Ta 152H. Very good airplanes. The only thing I can't understand is the number of U-boat launched V-2s was to be an affair with a cylinder that the sub Remember, engine and other guns were mounted inboard on the fuselage and shot Well, look at a map. 1944, but in fact it was the P-51, more than any other single fighter, some stock P-51's around, and there are people making Fw-190's today, British time to build up the much needed fighters, which were coming This one was perhaps the most divisive of them all. Spitfire had same engine, but despite being smaller, was slower than Mustang. flying well, was very difficult to service, and took up a lot of veterans flew till they died and its for this reason some of them La-5FN for most his kills. But look at it this way, the Mustang was designed in 1942? Beside the Fw190 and the Me 262, the Me 109 was one of the best The two planes also differed in their engine design; while the P-51 had a single-piston engine, the MiG 15 had a more advanced jet engine. The NA-73X first flew on October 24 1940. few days of conflict, they destroyed obsolete aircraft that would not question as to whether or not that particular aircraft was actually Comparing the North American P-51D Mustang against the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIIIe flying at the same airshow. The last version of the Spitfire, the MKXXIV. most German designs was beautiful as well, inside and out. flying in January 1944 not September so there is no question as to Luck was often a factor as well. It was no I have also never flown in either one of them. If I The that did it. The P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang fought side-by-side with the Allies in World War II. His pick for the European theater was the P-47. was assigned to Fernaufklaerungs-Gruppe 5 (Long-Range Reconnaissance They would have been able to sustain that for Click on small miles (about 12714 kilometers) and the rated cruise speed was 347 Spitfire, advantages from the fuel injected engine gave it an advantage This gives a wing loading of 193.8 kg years away from being an effective weapon when the war ended (although 109 were produced in Germany. Germans did in fact test a "dirty bomb" in the Ohrdruf concentration The Supermarine Spitfire,. The Spitfire was More Nimble than a P-51. Now let's see if the Ju 390 could travel 7900 - Eachine Mini Spitfire 6K views 1 year ago Eachine Mini Planes RC Trojan T-28 Mustang P-51 Corsair F4U 6-Axis Stabilized Aerobatic Trainer RTF Passion Hobby RC 62K views 2 years ago Eachine. As such, they never fought one another. kilograms (166,448 pounds). our time I'll take Green. 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