Rocket and P-51

[konigstiger]

Were rockets used on P-51, during WWII in europe theater ? I know that most P-51 used for as fighter and P-47s were used for groud attack in the europe. I believe that P-51 used rockets against Japanese targets at pacific.

 

[Matt308]

P-51 used the tube launched rockets. 5" (127mm) if I recall correctly in 3 cell launchers.

 

[R-2800]

yeah they used em in WWII but more in korea becasue they got rid of most of the 47s after WWII

 

[Soundbreaker Welch?]

It seems like a kinda odd decision doesn't it to not use P-47 for what it did best?

 

[konigstiger]

how about HVAR rockets? were they used on P-51?

 

[mad_max]

In the Pacific they used twin zero length launching stubs with 5 rockets under each wing.

 

[Wurger]

Hi !!!
There is a pic of the Mustang with rackets.Source unknow:

 

[konigstiger]

thanks for replies

 

[Matt308]

They also used 2.75inch rockets in 3 cell "christmas tree" launchers. I believe these were mostly for anti-armor role.