North American P-51 Mustang vs Focke-Wulf FW-190
The Fw 190 and P-51 Mustang are opposing WWII fighter warbirds — the Fw 190 the powerful Luftwaffe fighter (now mostly flying reproductions), the P-51 the Merlin escort with a large flying fleet.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 8
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1944–2024
No active listings right now.
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | North American P-51 Mustang | Focke-Wulf FW-190 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | North American P-51 Mustang | Focke-Wulf FW-190 |
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| Price Range | $503,200 – $3,500,000 | — |
| Category | Warbirds | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 315 kts (583 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,434 nm (2,656 km) | 540 nm (1,000 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 12,100 lbs (5,489 kg) | 10,803 lbs (4,900 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: North American P-51 Mustang or Focke-Wulf FW-190?
Bottom line: Choose the P-51 for availability, support and a proven flying fleet; choose the Fw 190 for Luftwaffe heritage and rarity (verify original vs reproduction). Both are elite, high-cost fighter warbirds. P-51 = availability/support; Fw 190 = rarity/heritage.
Pick the P-51 Mustang if…
- Longer range — 1434 nm vs 540 nm.
Pick the FW-190 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.