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BrianR · 07-15-2008, 07:36 AM

Sweetwater...the stock Mustang was capable of 351 mph. Not too hard for a modern jet fighter to keep up.

Modified versions (read: the Type 61 Merlin) can hit 408 mph at sea level. With modern tolerances and machining, even an older Type 40 Merlin or a basic Dart engine can likely hit 375.

The Mustang was a damn good fighter, but I'd match it to the F8F Bearcat any day. It was faster, more maneuverable, had the (arguable) advantage of a radial engine versus the water-cooled Merlin.

I can talk planes all day but it might be better to do it in PM or another thread to prevent topic drift.

07-15-2008, 07:36 AM	#1499
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Sweetwater...the stock Mustang was capable of 351 mph. Not too hard for a modern jet fighter to keep up. Modified versions (read: the Type 61 Merlin) can hit 408 mph at sea level. With modern tolerances and machining, even an older Type 40 Merlin or a basic Dart engine can likely hit 375. The Mustang was a damn good fighter, but I'd match it to the F8F Bearcat any day. It was faster, more maneuverable, had the (arguable) advantage of a radial engine versus the water-cooled Merlin. I can talk planes all day but it might be better to do it in PM or another thread to prevent topic drift. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous