Tamiya 1:48 scale North American P-51D Mustang 1/4 ton small four-wheel drive military vehicle set

[The U.S. military’s masterpiece of air and land in one set]

[About the P-51D Mustang] The best fighter aircraft of World War II, with high speed performance of over 700 km/h and cruising performance of up to approximately 3,700 km. It is known as the P-51D Mustang of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Introduced in May 1944, the P-51D exhibits balanced flight performance thanks to its aerodynamically sophisticated airframe design and Packard Merlin V1650-7 engine equipped with a supercharger. Furthermore, its armament has been strengthened to include six 12.7mm machine guns and a waterdrop-shaped canopy with good visibility has solidified its reputation as the definitive version of the P-51 series. Especially on the European front, it continued to fly to escort B-17 bombers headed for Germany, overwhelming the Luftwaffe. It contributed to the Allied victory.

[About 1/4 ton small four-wheel drive military vehicles] The American military produced an astonishing 600,000 units during World War II alone, and was the forerunner of today’s four-wheel drive vehicles. It is a 1/4 ton small four-wheel drive military vehicle. With its sturdy and reliable engine, it exhibits excellent off-road performance and is engaged in a wide range of missions such as transporting troops and supplies, reconnaissance, and liaison. In addition to the United States, it was supplied to many countries including the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, and led the Allied forces to victory in various battlefields such as Europe, Africa, and the islands of the Pacific Ocean.