weapons of world war 2

Planes of WWII

The North American P-51 Mustang

The P-51 is considered to be one of greatest single seat fighters to be used in WWII. Its original design called for the use of a 1,100 hp Allison V-1710-39 engine, but this version proved to have limitations in combat operations at higher altitudes. When the Allison was replaced by the British Rolls Royce Merlin engine the Mustang lept into prominance as an excellent fighter. Its ability to fly long distances in the escort fighter role earned it fame during the long missions to Germany and over the expanses of the Pacific. A related aircraft is known as the A-36, which was an early version of the P-51 provided with dive brakes and underwing racks, to operate in a close-support role.

Grumman F6F Hellcat

The Hellcat replaced the F4F Wildcat during the last three years of the war as the main fighter for the U.S. Navy. It was rugged, dependable, and had the performance to match or beat the Japanese fighters that it fought



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