North American F-82 Twin Mustang | |
|---|---|
| País | E.e.u.u |
| Papel | Caza de escolta de largo alcance y caza nocturno |
| Primera mosca | 15 de junio de 1945 |
| Construido | 272 |
el Mustang gemelo F-82 norteamericano es el último caza estadounidense con motor de pistón ordenado en producción por la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos. Basado en el P-51 Mustang, el F-82 fue diseñado originalmente como un caza de escolta de largo alcance en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. La guerra terminó mucho antes de que las primeras unidades de producción estuvieran operativas.
| North American F-82G Twin Mustang Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotógrafo | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localización | Museo de la USAF en Dayton |
| Fotos | 76 |
| F-82 Twin Mustang Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotógrafo | Phillip Juvet |
| Localización | Museo de la USAF en Dayton |
| Fotos | 16 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The North American F-82 Twin Mustang was one of the last American propeller-driven fighters ordered into production. Its unique design consisted of two P-51H Mustang fuselages connected by a center wing section and a single horizontal stabilizer. Originally conceived as the P-82 for very long-range bomber escort missions over the Pacific during World War II, the war ended before it entered service. The F-82G variant was specifically developed as a dedicated night fighter for the U.S. Air Force. It featured two cockpits, with the pilot in the left fuselage and a radar operator (navigator) in the right fuselage, responsible for operating the sophisticated radar unit housed in a large pod beneath the center wing. The F-82 is notable for achieving the first triple air-to-air victory of the Korean War.
| Property | Typical Value (F-82G) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Long-Range Escort Fighter, Night Fighter |
| National Origin | Estados Unidos |
| Fabricante | Aviación norteamericana |
| First Flight | 15 June 1945 (XP-82 prototype) |
| Equipo | 2 (Pilot in left fuselage; Radar Operator/Navigator in right fuselage) |
| Longitud | 12.93 m (42 ft 5 in) |
| Envergadura | 15.62 m (51 ft 3 in) |
| Altura | 4.22 m (13 ft 10 in) |
| Empty Weight | 7,271 kg (16,036 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 11,632 kg (25,643 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: 2 x Packard V-1650-25 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engines (a version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin).
- Power Output (Each): 1,380 hp (1,030 kW).
- Propellers: Two opposing propellers (one tractor, one pusher) to counteract torque.
- Maximum Speed: 742 km/h (461 mph; 401 kn) at 6,400 m (21,000 ft).
- Range (Ferry): 4,023 km (2,500 mi; 2,172 nmi) with external fuel tanks.
- Service Ceiling: 11,856 m (38,900 ft).
Armament and Night Equipment
- Fixed Armament: 6 x .50 cal (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns mounted in the center wing section.
- Optional Armament: External carriage of up to 25 HVAR rockets or 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) of bombs on eight underwing hardpoints.
- Night Fighter Radar: AN/APG-28 radar system housed in a large centerline pod. The radar operator in the right cockpit guided the pilot toward enemy aircraft.
- Operational History: The F-82 saw limited service, primarily as a night fighter in the Korean War, before being rapidly replaced by jet-powered aircraft like the Lockheed F-94 Starfire in 1953.
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