The Nighthawk never had air to air capabilities of any kind, so we might as well be comparing the Mustang to the B-2 Spirit. Since the Mustang has no radar, he has to be lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to find the Nighthawk visually. Then, the F-117 is 250 mph faster than the P-51, so the “right place, right time” window is going to be pretty small.
Agreed. However if inside that window, any WWII fighter would have a better turning radius that a modern jet. That would be about the only advantage. That, and a jet pilot dumb enough to sacrifice all of their advantages to engage on the P-51's terms.
BTW I have an I love me room, ask my wife.
Agreed. However if inside that window, any WWII fighter would have a better turning radius that a modern jet. That would be about the only advantage. That, and a jet pilot dumb enough to sacrifice all of their advantages to engage on the P-51's terms.
BTW I have an I love me room, ask my wife.
I also bet the Nighthawk would be way above the ceiling for the Mustang.