TEMEVO/SFL
Originally Posted by Jonasan50
Isn't the "D" a 2 seater? I don't want nobody else in the cab with me...
The P-51B was a little faster because of it's Razorback configuration but it was short visibility and 2 - .50 cal machineguns. Though it was the favored plane of Gentile and Godfrey, The Highest scoring Pilot - Wingman team in the European theatre of operations. They were said to be almost telepathic when they were flying together.
Compared to the Corsair they were both lacking in the ruggedness department because of the inline engines they used. One shot to the radiator and that's all she wrote. The Corsair could take several hits directly to the engine and still run, although at reduced power. Also, some versions of the Corsair carried 4 - 20mm cannon. Lot's more firepower. Carrier capable, heavier warload, more firepower. Also the Semi Bubble canopy gave the best of both worlds. Increased visibility along with the speed advantages of a razorback configuration. The most reasonable compromise. The Corsair was so good it stayed in production for 11 years before production was cancelled, long after the P-51 was taken out of service.
Originally Posted by TheGVR4kid
Roadhead from a French ***** doesn't sound so bad over Germany.
Well I'd have to say that the P-51 is my kinda plane.. Fast and deadly... No need to bother me with the long haul kinda stuff.. Lemme get down to business and go home...
You take your planes kinda serious huh??!!
I'll take a F-16 too...
Cracker *** cracka!!!
You take your planes kinda serious huh??!!
I'll take a F-16 too...
Cracker *** cracka!!!
Originally Posted by Jonasan50
You take your planes kinda serious huh??!!
P-51 was a good plane, don't get me wrong. It did exactly what it was designed to do and well. I just think the F4U was a better all round performer. And both planes are gorgeous in their own way. The Mustang is sleek and sexy while the corsair is kinda brutish and dangerous.
BTW I'd go for a F/A-18 instead of the F-16... Navy bias that I have.
Of course opinions are like A$$holes, everybody has one and they all stink.
Last edited by Scooter; Nov 24, 2004 at 04:43 PM.



