The P-51 was purpose built.  I would suggest that the P-51 was more of
a unique aircraft than an example of good use of technology.  Otherwise
the industry would have continued with and improved upon that design.  

Robert M. Simon
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I would also add the P-51 to the list of superb liquid cooled aircraft.