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General Forums => Aircraft and Vehicles => Topic started by: SKurj on August 26, 2001, 10:50:00 AM

Title: Skuzzy.. P51 D vs B
Post by: SKurj on August 26, 2001, 10:50:00 AM

It seems that the only real differences between the D and B are:
6 50's vs 4
different canopies
D weighs more than B
D holds slightly more fuel?


The B should be just as good at hi alt as the D.  It actually is listed as having a small top speed advantage at 30kft as well.

Any more knowledgeable 51 experts care to comment?

SKurj

Title: Skuzzy.. P51 D vs B
Post by: pdog_109 on August 26, 2001, 11:02:00 AM

The B is supposed to be more manuverable than the D. The B has bad visibilty from cockpit but the D model has "uber" view.

Title: Skuzzy.. P51 D vs B
Post by: Steven on August 26, 2001, 11:21:00 AM

The -B is much cooler looking, I know that.  I will gravitate towards flying the B more but I do not notice any difference in performance from the -D other than firepower.  I have great difficulty getting anything more than an 'assist' when shooting in a P-51B.

-Puke
332nd Flying Mongrels

Title: Skuzzy.. P51 D vs B
Post by: Urchin on August 26, 2001, 11:25:00 AM

The B model is faster at very high altitude.  The D model is faster on the deck.  The B model also turns slightly better than the D model does.  Other than that I've got no clue, I've only flown the D model, and even then not all that much.

Title: Skuzzy.. P51 D vs B
Post by: SOB on August 26, 2001, 11:25:00 AM

Yep, they both fly a lot alike.  Both have good 6 views, but the D is better.  When you fly the B, ya just have to shoot more!   :)


SOB