Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
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FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
Alt. (ft)
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
Dist. (mi)
115
101
87
72
58
43
29
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Stalls
A stall occurs when the aircraft is unable to generate sufficient lift for controlled flight, usually on one
of both wings. This results in a loss of control to various degrees, leading to a possible wing-over or
an uncontrolled spin in the worst case. The P-51 stalling characteristics are generally mild and
recoverable. In general, a stall is preceded by airframe buffeting. Stalling speeds vary greatly
depending on the gross weight and the external loading of the aircraft. Lowering the flaps and
landing gear reduces stall speeds considerably.
Recovery from a stall on the P-51 is normal. In early onset, simply releasing the stick and rudder to
drop the nose will recover control. If a wing-drop condition occurs, applying opposite rudder and
releasing the stick will recover control.
The below chart illustrates the approximate indicated power-off stall speeds in mph for various flight
conditions:
Gross
weight (lbs)
Gear up
Flaps up
Gear down
Flaps 45° down
With Wing
Racks
Only
Level
30°
bank
45°
bank
Level
30°
bank
45°
bank
10,000
106
115
128
101
110
123
9,000
101
109
121
94
103
116
8,000
94
102
114
87
98
108
With Bombs,
Drop Tanks,
or Rockets
12,000
119
128
143
113
123
136
11,000
113
122
137
107
117
131
10,000
108
116
130
102
111
124
9,000
102
110
123
95
105
117