Drop Tank Question

[Don Martin]

I had a request for information from a friend of mine. His organization has aquired a drop thank that has been a local lawn ornament for as long as I can remember(40+yrs) and they are trying to ID it(manufacturer-type acft used). Any help would be appreciated.
Don

Hi don the measurements for the drop tank are 6'4" around
7'7" long
with the shackle attachment 14 1/2 " from end to end
hope this will help
Mike

[Dan Johnson II]

Looks like a 110 gallon tank as used on 51s and P80s. Didn't they use those for Napalm as well?

Dan

[Flat 12x2]

P-47 belly tank ? the blunt rear looks distinctive

[JBoyle]

My guess: P-51

[bdk]

Might be some markings under the paint.

[Don Martin]

Thanks, guys. You basicly confirm what I thought. Back to you Mike!

[Bill Greenwood]

The tank looks a lot like phots I have of P-51 tanks, except the tail end is quite a bit longer than the 75 gal models. The later F-82 type are long but taper more so they are more streamlined.

[John Lane]

Early Corsair centerline tank!