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North American P-82B (F-82B) 'Twin Mustang'

Description
  Manufacturer:North American
  Base model:P-82
  Designation:P-82
  Version:B
  Nickname:Twin Mustang
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
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Specifications
  Length: 38' 1" 11.6 m
  Height:13' 8" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 51' 3" 15.6 m
  Gross Weight: 24,799 lb 11,247 kg
  Max Weight: 24,800 lb 11,247 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Rolls-Royce (Packard) Merlin V-1650
  Horsepower (each): 1380

Performance
  Range: 2,200 miles 3,542 km
  Cruise Speed: 280 mph 450 km/h 243 kt
  Max Speed: 482 mph 776 km/h 419 kt
  Ceiling: 39,000 ft 11,887 m

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio

F-82B on display

United States Air Force Museum