The A-36 was an early version of the P-51 provided with dive brakes and underwing racks, to operate in a close-support role.
The USAF Museum website has a page on the A-36 which states the following: The A-36A dive bomber was the first AAF version of the "Mustang" developed for Britain in 1940. The A-36 fist flew in Oct. 1942; production of 500 A-36As was completed by March 1943. Unofficially named "Invaders," A-36As were assigned to the 27th and 86th Bombardment Groups (Dive), later redesignated as Fighter-Bomber Groups. In June 1943, the plane went into action from North Africa. During the Italian campaign, A-36A pilots flew bomber escort and strafing missions as well as ground support bombing attacks. A-36As also served with the 311th Fighter Bomber Group in India. Dive brakes in the wings gave greater stability in a dive.
North American A-36A
Type: Fighter
Crew: 1, Pilot
Armament: six.50 cal machine guns
1,000 lbs of bombs externally
Specifications:
Length: 32' 3"
Height: 12' 2"
Wing span: 37'
Wing area: N/A
Weight: 10000 lbs loaded
Propulsion:
No. of Engines: 1
Powerplant: Allison V-1710
Horsepower: 1,325 hp
Performance:
Range: 550 miles
Cruise Speed: 250 mph
Max Speed: 365 mph
Ceiling: 25,100 ft.
It wouldnt take much to make one out of the 51B we have in the game. All you would have to do is dive flaps bomb & rocket racks. and move two of the 50'cals. to the nose.
I would like to see this more than the A-Bomb for shure:aok
