North American F-82 Twin Mustang
The North American F-82 Twin Mustang joined two Mustang-derived fuselages on a single wing to create an exceptionally long-range escort fighter. It had two pilots, two engines, and the range to escort bombers deep into hostile territory, a mission single-seat fighters struggled to perform. The F-82 is credited with the first US Air Force aerial victory of the Korean War. Its paired fuselages make it one of the most unusual piston fighters ever placed in service.
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The F-82 Twin Mustang joins two Mustang fuselages on one wing, giving it two pilots and the range for long bomber-escort missions single-seaters couldn't fly.
Specifications
| Length | 12.9 m (42 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.6 m (51 ft) |
| Height | 4.2 m (14 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Range | 2,240 NM (4,148 km) |
| Maximum speed | 461 kt (854 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 38,000 ft (11,582 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,770 ft/min (19.2 m/s) |
| Engines | 2x Allison V-1710-143 |
| Units built | 272 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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