Why have we got a P-51H and not a P-51D ?

[Basco1]

This is not a whine or a moan,I'm purely just interested,but,why have we got a P-51H modelled in DCS and not a P-51D ?.....as it's obviously masquerading as ?

 

For those not in the know,the P-51H has the two aerial masts on the back,the P-51D has only the one :)

[razo+r]

still can't see two masts on the H version: https://www.google.ch/search?q=P-51+D&rlz=1C1ASVA_enCH652CH652&espv=2&biw=2844&bih=1457&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiC0NPDlKLSAhXLChoKHZGQCLEQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=P-51+H&imgrc=vK_TI_IK1uFKZM:

 

and we got the D, according to those pics...

[Double_D]

He's right my plane here has two Antenna's

 

 

Not that its a big deal..

[cichlidfan]

The H model was a completely redesigned aircraft. The differences between the D and the H are numerous but I can't find a single pic showing two masts on the H model.

 

 

Though I can find verbiage to indicate that the H had two.

Edited February 21, 2017 by cichlidfan

[Solty]

We have P-51D-30 from 1945 Pacific theater with radar and better radio and beacon equipment. Not P-51H.

[Basco1]

We have P-51D-30 from 1945 Pacific theater with radar and better radio and beacon equipment. Not P-51H.

 

Thanks for clearing that one up Solty,I knew what we had wasn't the regular European Theatre model in game and just googled P-51 models and the ones that came up with the two aerials were named as P-51 H's.

 

However your explanation is far more precise,and after googling that model,I can see that it is the one we have,thanks very much buddy :thumbup:

[Coyote Duster]

ha! if we had a p-51h there would be total and complete air dominancy.

[Krupi]

Man the H is ugly, interesting how such changes can ruin the great looks of the original!

 

[streakeagle]

As much as I love the classic lines of the P-51D, my eyes ultimately have gotten used to and even prefer the longer/leaner lines of the P-51H that not only looks more streamlined, but enhances the performance and combat ability of the Mustang in multiple ways: Power-to-weight, drag, ability to see/use gunsight over the nose, and much improved lateral stability for flying and gunnery. It is a shame they never saw combat in WW2.

[BuzzU]

I like the H version too. It's like comparing a Ford Model A to the 32. The 32 looks much better.