Lone Star Flight Museum, Galveston Texas
Lockheed
P-38L
'Lightning'
SN: 44-53095
Exhibit photos
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
  Serial/Bureau Number:
44-53095
  Location:
Lone Star Flight Museum, Galveston Texas
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