P-82 Twin Mustang

The North American Twin Mustang joined two fuselages with a common wing and tailplane to produce a long-range fighter. Developed during the Second World War, it entered service too late for wartime combat against the Axis. Later F-82 versions served as all-weather interceptors and fought in the Korean War, making it more than a simple paired P-51 conversion.

Although its appearance recalled the Mustang, the type required a substantially redesigned structure rather than simply joining two existing fighters. Two cockpits supported the endurance demanded by long escort flights. Production versions used different engine arrangements from the initial prototypes, and radar-equipped aircraft added night and poor-weather interception capability. On 27 June 1950, Twin Mustangs achieved some of the first American aerial victories of the Korean War. Jet fighters soon displaced the type from major front-line interceptor duties.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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