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Lockheed P-38D 'Lightning'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed


  Base model:P-38
  Designation:P-38
  Version:D
  Nickname:Lightning
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:Pilot

Specifications
  Length: 37' 10" 11.5 m
  Height:12' 10" 3.9 m
  Wingspan: 52' 0" 15.8 m
  Wingarea: 328.0 sq ft 30.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 11,780 lb 5,342 kg
  Gross Weight: 14,456 lb 6,556 kg
  Max Weight: 15,500 lb 7,029 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison V-1710-27/29
  Horsepower (each): 1150

Performance
  Range: 500 miles 805 km
  Cruise Speed: 300 mph 483 km/h 261 kt
  Max Speed: 390 mph 628 km/h 339 kt
  Climb: 2,500 ft/min 761 m/min
  Ceiling: 39,000 ft 11,887 m

Known serial numbers
40-774 / 40-809


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Aaron F. Robinson
 
 Wilmington, NC
The Picture Below is NOT a P-38D But is a P-38J,which is the Late Model version of the Lightning
09/21/2004 @ 19:14

 

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