Aircraft Illustrations

https://freesvg.org/p-51-b-mustang-iii

although I think this is a spitfire! but it shows you want you can do, there's a bunch of others there too...

Yes, a vector graphics application such as Adobe Illustrator is a good tool for a drawing like that P-51 Mustang, because of the complex and subtle curves, shading, and detailed line work.

To do it well, you will want to become familiar with Illustrator features such as:

• The Pen tool and path editing with the Direct Selection tool, for precise control over curve shapes. 
• Gradients, gradientt meshes, freeform gradients, and blends for the smooth shading around airplane contours. 
• Shape Builder tool for combining shapes. 
• Blending modes and opacity for making the shading merge with the paint colors and surface features.

Here is an example of a  tutorial for a simple airplane illustration.

https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-three-dimensional-airplane-with-adobe-illustrator--vector-3778

The P-51 you posted is a more photorealistic drawing, so it requires more advanced techniques. Illustrator does have all the tools needed to do it.