The North American F-82 Twin Mustang is an American long-range escort fighter. Based on the North American P-51 Mustang, the F-82 was designed as an escort for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress in World War II, but the war ended well before the first production units were

2022年8月18日 · The F-82* Twin Mustang’s unique dual-fuselage configuration allowed one pilot to rest during these long flights. North American created two XF-82 prototypes, first flown in June 1945. In the post-War years, the F-82 performed escort and night fighter roles and scored the U.S.’s first air-to-air victory in the Korean War.

2024年12月29日 · North American XP-82 Twin Mustang in Aug.30, 1945, number 44-83887. The 2nd prototype aircraft, it was turned over to NACA, (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) 1947. The added dorsal...

2023年6月2日 · Based on the P-51 Mustang, the F-82 was a twin-fuselage twin-cockpit long-range fighter escort with a single wing. The United States Army Air Force wanted to use the plane to accompany its Boeing B-29 Superfortress on bombing raids.

The North American F-82 Twin Mustang as a night fighter of the USAF from 1946 to the early days of the Korean War. The United States was the only known operator of this fighter. Lockheed’s P-38 Lightning was one of the most recognizable fighter planes in World War II.

The North American F-82 Twin Mustang is the last American piston-engined fighter ordered into production by the United States Air Force. Based on the North American P-51 Mustang, the F-82 was originally designed as a long-range escort fighter for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress in the Second World War.

On June 27, 1950, all-weather F-82Gs shot down the first three North Korean aircraft destroyed by U.S. forces. The F-82 was the last propeller-driven fighter acquired in quantity by the USAF. It appears to be two P-51 Mustang fuselages on one wing, but in reality, it was a totally new design.

2023年3月10日 · To clear up confusion from the outset, North American Aviation's Twin Mustang was known by three different designations. It was labeled as the P-82 when it first came off the production line, but...

2009年9月24日 · North American XP-82 (XF-82) Twin Mustang: In the early 1950s, the NACA used this XP-82 Twin Mustang for its drop-body tests. A test body is shown in the rack underneath the Twin Mustang's center wing section.

2024年10月27日 · In 1943, North American Aviation began development of a fighter to escort bombers on long-range missions during World War II. The F-82* Twin Mustang’s unique dual-fuselage configuration allowed one pilot to rest during these long flights. North American created two XF-82 prototypes, first flown in June 1945.

The F-82 was the last propeller-driven fighter acquired in quantity by the U.S. Air Force. It appears to be two P-51 Mustang fuselages on one wing, but in reality it was a totally new design. The Twin Mustang carried a pilot and co-pilot/navigator to reduce fatigue on …

2019年4月20日 · The F-82 Twin Mustang is possibly one of the oddest American aircraft to go into full production. Yes, it looked like two Mustangs crudely stuck together. But, don’t get fooled by its original appearance.

2023年12月10日 · The F-82 Twin Mustang was a heavily modified aircraft made to provide long-range fighter escort for the B-29 Superfortress. Despite its unique design and capabilities, the F-82's service history was limited for several reasons.

The U.S. Air Force F-82 Twin Mustang • 1 T he Twin Mustang was manufactured by North American Aviation of Los Angeles, California and originally designated the P-82. It was the last...

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