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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Lockheed P-38L 'Lightning'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:P-38
  Designation:P-38
  Version:L
  Nickname:Lightning
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:Pilot
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 37' 10" 11.5 m
  Height:9' 10" 3.0 m
  Wingspan: 52' 0" 15.8 m
  Wingarea: 327.5 sq ft 30.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,800 lb 5,804 kg
  Gross Weight: 20,700 lb 9,387 kg
  Max Weight: 21,600 lb 9,795 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison V-1710-111/113
  Horsepower (each): 1475

Performance
  Range: 450 miles 724 km
  Cruise Speed: 290 mph 466 km/h 251 kt
  Max Speed: 414 mph 666 km/h 360 kt
  Climb: 2,857 ft/min 870 m/min
  Ceiling: 44,000 ft 13,411 m