P-51d Lite

[DaveBB]

Early D models had a problem with the wheel well doors.  In a high speed dive, the landing gear door could accidentally open on one of the wings, and it would subsequently rip the wing off.  This problem was later fixed.

[save]

resources claim it was due to the bubble canopy that disturbed airflow over the tail.

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Early D models had a problem with the wheel well doors.  In a high speed dive, the landing gear door could accidentally open on one of the wings, and it would subsequently rip the wing off.  This problem was later fixed.

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[DaveBB]

resources claim it was due to the bubble canopy that disturbed airflow over the tail.

This is true. But this applies to all bubble canopy P-51s.  The major incident of wing shedding was caused by the faulty wheel well doors.  The problem was discovered and an extra latch was installed.

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In AH 109G must break off dive due to speed compression than the P51D , IRL it was the quite the opposite (but not B-model), again according to p51 pilot sources.

[mike8318]

The D model with 4 guns give you about 10 seconds more firing time than with 6.

[Interceptor]

Might be an odd question, but what is the total firepower of both planes? I mean, even if u got less guns, u got more ammo(firing time) : might be "smartest" to take the "less gun package" at the end...? Your opinion?

The D model with 4 guns give you about 10 seconds more firing time than with 6.

[JVboob]

Almost only take the 4 gun package in the Delta. And the heavier 6gun on the jug. Ill BnZ or if im low i like to stay fast and slash in and out of the furball. like a horizontal BnZ with occasional vertical moves. but as of late im back in my lovely B38 its an addiction. Im no "Good" pilot by any standards but i went 23-4 with 1 assist yesterday in the 38 for me it was a good day.

Dave thanks for the tips i might start flying the pony more now