Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft 14663LA
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
PLAAF, China, Captured Aircraft | Limited Edition
500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 5.25" | | 6.25" |
After the Chinese Civil War, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) captured several Republic of China Air Force P-51D and P-51K Mustang fighters left behind on mainland airfields in 1949. These aircraft were seized largely intact and evaluated by the newly formed PLAAF, which urgently needed modern fighters. Captured Mustangs were used for familiarization, limited training, and propaganda rather than frontline combat. Shortages of spare parts, ammunition, and maintenance support restricted their usefulness. The P-51s were soon supplemented and replaced by Soviet supplied aircraft such as the Yak-9 and MiG-15, accelerating the PLAAF's transition to jet powered air combat.
Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang was first flown on October 26th, 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which gave the aircraft tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence." © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft in 1:72 scale.
Legion Models diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Spinning propellers.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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