Differences in block numbers

[MiloMorai]

P-51D-10NA and P-51D-5NT: Added elevator bob weights. These helped offset the rear CG problem with the aft fuselage fuel tank by acting to pull down on the elevator cables in a tight high-G turn.

 

P-51D-10NA: Added dorsal fin and reverse boost tab.

 

P-51D-15NA: Standardized landing gear warning lights.

 

P-51D-10NA: Replaced mechanical oil temp gauge with an electric one.

 

P-51D-5NA, P-51D-5NT: Moved supercharger aneroid switch from firewall to cowling former.

 

P-51D-15NA, P-51K-10NT, and P-51D-25NT: Replaced direct reading fuel pressure gauge with a pressure transmitter.

 

P-51D-10NA and P-51K-5NT: Two speed booster pump switch replaced with single low speed switch.

 

P-51D-20NA, P-51K-15NT, and P-51D-25NT: Electric PRIMER pump replaced the manual one.

 

P-51D-20NA #401, P-51D-25NA, P-51K-10NT, P-51D-20NT: Replaced fabric covered elevator with a metal covered one and changed the angle of the tail incidence.

[Solty]

I always wondered which D do we have inDCS. So which one is it? D25?D30?

Edited December 6, 2014 by Solty

[mvsgas]

Once I started to work on aircraft and learn that about all the sub-versions, it can get very confusing. I was recently reading a book that mention most if not all the version of a aircraft like the BF-109, P-51, etc. I think there where 40 different blocks of the P-47D, crazy. I specially laugh when people compare the models (3D models or specific aircraft features within DCS) without knowing all the different version of the real aircraft that did not have that specific component.

Edited December 6, 2014 by mvsgas

[ophiuchus]

I think the DCS Mustang is modelled after Miss Velma, an airframe which is currently in possession of Duxford's Fighter Collection Museum. Perhaps even the serial number engraved in cockpit is a real one. One might try to do some research with that clues ;)

[Friedrich-4B]

I don't think the DCS P-51D is modeling a specific block number, because it has features from at least two production blocks: ED's P-51D products site, for example, mentions "fabric-covered elevator and rudder control surfaces", indicative of up to early -20NA -25NT, yet it can also be armed with HVARs on zero-length pylons, typical of -25s & 30s.

 

No doubt the same thing happened with real P-51Ds as they were overhauled.

 

Attached is a PDF file on the P-51D's armament and gun-sights (from the P-51D/K Maintenance & Erection manual):

Edited December 6, 2014 by Friedrich-4/B