The course of WWII was flipped on it’s head with the introduction of the P-51D Mustang. The phenomenal success of this aircraft has propelled the Mustang to become one of the most famous fighters of World War II.
The P-51D is an American long-range, single-seat fighter-bomber, labeled as the “most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence” during the war by the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee.
A flight in the Mustang is a flight like no other. Our expertly trained pilots can take you on a smooth, straight level-flight or they can perform a full series of warbird aerobatics, showcasing the legendary capabilities of the fighter. Accelerating to a maximum speed of 703km/h and with an armament capacity of up to six wing-mounted machine guns, you’ll feel every bit like you’re taking flight in the fighter leading to victory in WWII.
Aviation enthusiasts across the world aspire to fly a P-51D Mustang, and for many, this aspiration will remain a dream. Call us today to make the dream a reality!
| Engine: | One 1,695-hp Packard Merlin V-1650-7 piston V-12 engine |
| Weight: | Empty 7,125 lbs., Max Takeoff 12,100 lbs. |
| Wing Span: | 37ft. 0.5in. |
| Length: | 32ft. 9.5in. |
| Height: | 13ft. 9.5in. |
| Maximum Speed: | 437 mph |
| Range: | 1300 miles |
| Armament: | Six 12.7-mm (0.5 inch) wing-mounted machine guns, plus up to two 1,000-lb bombs or six 127-mm (5 inch) rockets. |
| Number Built: | Approximately 15,018 (including ~200 built in Australia) |
| Number Still Airworthy: | Approximately 150 |
With sleek and beautiful lines, the Mustang is a sleek aircraft that soars and responds smoothly.
Experience the roar of a Merlin V1650 – a Rolls Royce Merlin engine produced under license by Packard Motor Company. This is the sound that many young men heard as they took off on a mission over Northern Europe or the Pacific in WWII.
A fast, strongly constructed, long-range fighter escort that truly packs a punch. "The day I saw Mustangs over Berlin, I knew the jig was up." Hermann Goering
Feel the power of the mighty V12 engine and the incredible manoeuvrability of the American fighter known as the Cadillac of the skies. Experience loops, rolls and wing overs during your aerobatic flight above Southern Moreton Bay.
Duration: 30 Minutes (approx.)
A once in a lifetime experience in the only flying North American P-51D Mustang in Australia. Experience loops, rolls and wing overs with an extended aerobatic flight over the Gold Coast's northern beaches.
Duration: 40 Minutes (approx.)
