Simviation Forum - P-51 vs P-38

Nov 2^nd, 2005 at 8:36pm

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Well, to take me and jimbos mustang vs. lightning to a new level, lets see what you think! My vote is, of course, the P-38

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Reply #1 - Nov 2^nd, 2005 at 9:31pm

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I was never really into the P-38, the whole look of it.

Ohhhh but the Mustang Kiss

It's a sexy beast!

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Reply #2 - Nov 2^nd, 2005 at 9:52pm

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P-38 versus the P-51, thats a tough one..........

P-51 is a natural fighter aircraft, P-38 is two aircraft joined together,

I'd say the P-38.............. Unless the baron is involved then it would be fun lol........

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Reply #3 - Nov 2^nd, 2005 at 11:03pm

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Have to go with the P-51, it just so sleek....and smooth......and pretty.... Shocked

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Reply #4 - Nov 2^nd, 2005 at 11:50pm

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The P-47 Jug. Oops sorry that wasn't one of the choices. I would then have to say the P-38. Nothing against the Mustang but, they just did not take the abuse. A single bullet into the Allison and/or Merlin could bring it down. At least with the P-38 you had the two engines. Now the P-47 Grin

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Reply #5 - Nov 3^rd, 2005 at 12:13am

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YOU FOOLS ITS NO CONTEST!!!

The merlin engine is better than two allisons. Six .50's are better than 4 .30's and a 20mm. The stang was more agile, and was a smaller plane (harder to shoot)

If you want to compare two planes, do the Mustang, and Spitfire. Now theres a great argument

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Reply #6 - Nov 3^rd, 2005 at 1:08am

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the 38'
there is just something that hits me about it.........

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Reply #7 - Nov 3^rd, 2005 at 8:07am

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Mustang.

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Reply #8 - Nov 3^rd, 2005 at 9:25am

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I love them both equally. But I'm in a P-38 mood, so: P-38. Wink

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Reply #9 - Nov 3^rd, 2005 at 10:29am

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Given a choice I would pick the P-47 every time, awesome aircraft and my favourite US Warbird, but of the two choices it just has to be the Mustang if for no other reson than it got a propper engine once we got hold of it Wink

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Reply #10 - Nov 4^th, 2005 at 2:14pm

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I'll go for the symbol of Brittish and American coöperation.

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Reply #11 - Nov 4^th, 2005 at 4:30pm

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I go for the flak which gets 'em both in the end.

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Reply #12 - Nov 4^th, 2005 at 5:57pm

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Everyone loves the P-51. I like the P-38... I have a thing for "boomed" airplanes I guess. lol I also love the OV-10 and P-61. Sexy planes.

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Reply #13 - Nov 4^th, 2005 at 6:07pm

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Everyone loves the P-51.

Except me. And about 80% of the non-american members here.

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Reply #14 - Nov 5^th, 2005 at 12:33am

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Given a choice I would pick the P-47 every time, awesome aircraft and my favourite US Warbird, but of the two choices it just has to be the Mustang if for no other reson than it got a propper engine once we got hold of it Wink

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