June 14-16, 2024

RickenBacker International Airport Columbus, Ohio

P-51 Mustang Demonstration Team

Team members standing in front of two P-51 planes

The incredible P-51 Mustang Demonstration Team consists of Louis Horschel in "Mad Max" and Ariel Luedi in "Little Witch." Together in an electric performance, this duo will show off the incredible capabilities of the P-51 Mustang. Air show fans will get to see first hand just why the P-51 Mustang remains a fan-favorite of air show fans of all ages.

Brief History

The P-51 Mustang is a single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft designed and produced by North American Aviation. It was an invaluable part to the success of the Allies during World War II.

The P-51 provided the U.S. Air Force with a high-performance, high-altitude, long-range fighter escort. It enabled strategic bombing missions to resume, after heavy losses due to unescorted bombers in 1943.

The Mustang took its first flight in 1940 and by the time production ended over 15,000 P-51 Mustangs of all types had been built.

General Specs.

Engine: Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin V-1650 of 1,695 hp
Maximum speed: 437 mph
Cruising speed: 275 mph
Range: 1,000 miles
Ceiling: 41,900 ft.
Span: 37 ft.
Length: 32 ft. 3 in.
Height: 13 ft. 8 in.
Weight: 12,100 lbs. maximum

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