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North American P-51 vs Northrop P-61

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecNorth American P-51Northrop P-61
ICAO typeP51P61
MTOW5,000 kg16,400 kg
Range700 nm480 nm
Cruise speed250 kt—
Service ceiling46,000 ft33,000 ft
Max seats13
Length10 m15 m
Wingspan11 m20 m
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How does the North American P-51 compare to the Northrop P-61 in range?

The North American P-51 has a range of 700 nm; the Northrop P-61 has a range of 480 nm.

What is the MTOW difference between the North American P-51 and the Northrop P-61?

The North American P-51 has a maximum take-off weight of 5,000 kg, compared with 16,400 kg for the Northrop P-61.

How many seats do the North American P-51 and Northrop P-61 have?

The North American P-51 seats up to 1; the Northrop P-61 seats up to 3.

What ICAO type codes do the North American P-51 and Northrop P-61 use?

The North American P-51 is ICAO type P51; the Northrop P-61 is ICAO type P61.