North American

North American P-82/F-82 Twin Mustang

Fighter

  • First flight1945
  • Introduction1946
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built270
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
39 ft 5 in
Wingspan
51 ft 3 in
Height
11 ft 10 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
461 mph
Range
2,240 mi
Service ceiling
38,900 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine Allison V-1710-143 (2,250 hp) + 1 × V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine Allison V-1710-145 (2,250 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 6.5 in M3 Browning machine guns; Bombs: 4 1000 lb bombs; Rockets: 25 5 in rockets