p-51d or p-40c?

[KotatehFox]

im debating on the p-40 or the p-51, both look great...i would just get em both if i could afford it lol..the p-40 is a favorite of mine but i hear the p-51d is alot more fun! i just wish i knew what a2a was releasing next...i can only afford one a2a bird so...would be nice to know if its something up my alley or not

[aonyn]

I have both, love both, but honestly I spend more time with the p-40 myself.

When I was making the same decision, another member said to me something like, the p-51 is like a high power sports car, the p-40 is like an old willy's jeep. (or also I have heard the p-40 is like a Harley Davidson).

How true these descriptions turned out to be. Maybe this will help you decide a little easier which one fits you better

Regards,
Dave

[LZ-WIL]

Hi,

Eventually you will end up getting all three. Yes, three - A2A P-51D has two models - military and a civilian version.
I have the civilian Mustang so far - amazing plane, very demanding to master but very joyful to fly at the same time.

Cheerz,
Will

[aonyn]

Add to that, he shared this with me, and said if this is you, the p-40 is your ride
Again, turned out he was spot on.
https://youtu.be/40t6ys8pgNo

[KotatehFox]

i dotn care too mucha bout the civ mustang, ill admit it does look nice but i like the old warbirds haha..and the p-40c is actually one of my fav warbirds ever built, so theres that..plus warthunder just released a p40c! too bad they are using the wrong cockpit which drives me nuts...but im barely able to afford one haha..im jobless so that sucks but in all honesty i am really torn between the two, the p-40 is a fav of mine but i like the mustang as well and have gotten the chance to get up clsoe and personal with a real mustang

[KotatehFox]

ok, yea wild bill..thats me when flying! haha

[aonyn]

Well, then the choice is clear my friend

Regards,
Dave

[KotatehFox]

im known for...landing on makeshift runways...that i make...

[aonyn]

Hehe, and I have to confess, the map scene rung true for me as well.

[KotatehFox]

now, the question is...is there a discount or something floating out there or something? XD i totally missed the Christmas sale sadly and not having a job, buying an accusim bird is a rare treat for me

[aonyn]

Unfortunately I can't help you there. Good luck though

[KotatehFox]

nah its fine lol im gonna buy it tomorrow morning i think and start training on it, shes a great aircraft from what history says lol

[Mickel]

Not sure where this P-51 being more fun bit comes from! I have the civvie 'stang, and I know it's going to be more clinical than the original... it doesn't have the soul that the P-40 has. I love a Merlin as much as the next guy, but there is a certain satisfaction with getting the Allison started with it's wind up starter.

[Skycat]

Each will keep you busy but in a different way. They have different startup procedures and I personally find the P-40's more gratifying. The radiator, flaps and landing gear are more 'hands on' than the P-51's. The P-40 feels more stable in flight to me than the Mustang, at least in the climb, and easier to land -- however, I've had more belly landings in the P-40 than I care to admit (because of my own negligence). All in all, each is different enough to fit alternate moods but I have lately been enjoying the P-40 almost exclusively.

[KotatehFox]

just thought i would let you know that a friend helped me pick up the p-40 so now i do have both..lol turns out he owed me a favor...