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What are the tanks on the bottom of the P51 Mustang?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/20/2022

Those are external fuel tanks, which can be dropped from the plane in flight when they run out of fuel, increasing the aircraft's range. They are also usually dropped when entering a dogfight, in order to reduce weight and make the aircraft more aerodynamic.

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