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What does 51 stand for in p-51 mustang?

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51 stands for the model of the Plane. The P stands for the series of planes example: P-40
P-47
P-38
P-51
The number i dentifies the specific plane. Planes are also updated or improved, so they put in letters example: P-51 B, P-51 D, P-51 H, ect.

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