- For the Steel Division II unit see SD2:Mustang Mk.III Dogfighter
Mustang Mk.III Dogfighter is a Polish Air unit.
Overview[ | ]
One of the most iconic fighters of World War II, the P-51 Mustang was originally developed by North American Aviation for the British Purchasing Commission as an export fighter. Instead of building P-40 Curtiss fighters, NAA proposed developing a more modern, up-to-date design when approached by the commission in 1940. The prototype was created within half a year, and the first Mustangs flew in 1942 under the RAF banner.
The Mustang was not a groundbreaking design, but a conventional fighter using mature, well developed practices of its era, combined with a number of new features that gave it superior fighting ability. These included laminar flow airfoils, fuselage lofted mathematically, and a cooling assembly that relied on the Meredith effect to give it excellent air performance. Combined with its primary armaments, low price tag, and range, the Mustang was instrumental in fighting fascism in Europe and Asia, particularly as a dogfighter and bomber escort. It remained in service with air forces around the world for decades, with over 15 000 planes produced.
P-51C or Mk. III in British service replaced the Allison engine of the previous versions with a Rolls-Royce Merlin that improved its performance at high altitudes (above 4 500 m), giving it parity with Luftwaffe fighters. Lend-Leased P-51B and P-51Cs were designated Mustang Mk.III by the British RAF. Five Polish Air Force in Great Britain squadrons used Mustangs. Two Polish Squadrons served in the 2nd Tactical Air Force, RAF. In the No. 18 (Fighter) Sector, 133 Wing had three Mustang Mk.III Squadrons one No. 129 came from the RAF while the other two was Polish Air Force in Great Britain No. 306 Squadron and No. 316 Squadron.
Strategy[ | ]
Comes in two solo cards in Phase B while Phase C Mustang MK.III comes in two cards of two. Each Card has a two star veterancy.
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