The razorback P51s were the fastest of the series owing to their better aerodynamics. The bubble top D models suffered because of turbulence behind the canopy which created more drag. They also suffered a loss of stability in the yaw axis which was partially addressed by the fillet on the vertical stabilizer leading edge. The H models and later TF 51s had higher v-stab and rudder assemblys to deal with this.
And please look closely at the "clean" configuration of the D in the tests posted by Former_Older, these aircraft had the wing bomb racks in place. Try to achieve these speeds with our in game P51D with the racks in place. LOL!!!
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