Lockheed P-38
Description
Manufacturer: Lockheed
Designation: P-38
Nickname: Lightning
Type: Fighter
Crew: 1
Specifications
Length: 37' 10" 11.53 M
Wingspan: 52' 0" 15.85 M
Gross Weight: 15340.0 lbs 6956.00 Kg
Max Ceiling: 44,000 ft.
Max Range: 2,600
Propulsion
No. of Engines: 2
Powerplant: Allison V-1710-27/29
Horsepower (each): 1150
Max Speed: 395.00 Mph 636.00 Km/H 343.78 Kt
Armament
1 20mm cannon, 4 M2 .50 machine guns, 2,000 lb of bombs, rockets
Production
Prototype: 1939
Production ceased: 1945
Manufactured: 9,923
Cost: $115,000 (1945) (less info)