North American P/F-82-G Twin Mustang Model

There can be only one first. But also there can be only one last. The North American F-82 Twin Mustang developed at the end of the prop-driven fighter era and at the dawn of the jet age. In fact it was the very last piston-engine fighter produced for the USAF. It carried two pilots to share the duties of both flying and fighting. It had six .50-caliber machine guns mounted with eight additonal in the center section. Five rocket-launching racks carried 5 rockets each. It also could carry a payload of 7,200 pounds of bombs or a 2,000 pound torpedo. Although 272 were manufactured only five remain. No Twin Mustang has Our Twin Mustang model is an authentic, extraordinary replica of the original aircraft that has been faithfully reproduced with kiln dried Philippine mahogany wood. Each model is meticulously carved, hand sanded and painted following exact blueprint details of the original aircraft. The result is a handsome, wood airplane sculpture to be admired and enjoyed. It also arrives with an attractive wood base for display.