P-51D Mustang
Features
Comes with the built-in P-51D Challenge campaign.
TF-51D
The TF-51D is a two-seater training variant of the P-51D and comes included for free in the DCS World client. While the variant (and in-game model) itself is a two-seater, with room for an instructor and a student, the module does unfortunately not support multi-crew the way the L-39 is.
Functionally, the difference between the P-51D and the TF-51D is simply one of armaments. The TF-51D has none (although some of the cockpit controls remain), nor does it have a holographic sight to aim the non-existing weapons. Between this and the added seat, the TF-51D is ever so slightly lighter and faster than the P-51D, but not in any way that will be noticeable outside of very tightly flown races.
All procedures and checklists for one are applicable to the other — a fact that is further highlighted by how the TF-51D module included in the free client comes with the full P-51D flight manual.
Flying the P-51D
Cockpit overview
Getting into the air
Shooting something
Links and files
- Tippis' Checklist (see also kneeboard mods).
- Vehicle Size Chart for sight adjustments.
- Chuck's P-51D guide.
- DCS: P-51D Mustang in the DCS shop.
Related DCS modules
- Charnwood for P-51D campaign.
- High Stakes for P-51D campaign.
More information
- North American P-51 Mustang on wikpedia.
- P-51 “Mustang” on globalsecurity.org
- Taming taildraggers — an essay, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.