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Description
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed | |
| Base model: | P-38 | |
| Designation: | P-38 | |
| Version: | J | |
| 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: | 12,380 lb | 5,614 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 19,500 lb | 8,843 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 20,300 lb | 9,206 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison V-1710-89/91 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1425 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 350 miles | 563 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 250 mph | 402 km/h | 217 kt |
| Max Speed: | 402 mph | 647 km/h | 349 kt |
| Climb: | 3,076 ft/min | 937 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 40,000 ft | 12,191 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Planes of Fame Air Museum | Eden Prairie | Minnesota |
| The Air Museum "Planes of Fame" | Chino | California |
P-38J on display
The Air Museum | The Air Museum "Planes of Fame" |
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| Ted Taylor Austin, TX | My dad flew the reconnaissance version of the P-38, known as the F-5. He commander the 28th PRS. He died last week (June 17, 2007) and I am preparing his eulogy as I write this note. A great man, he was. There are some really hairy stories about these Lightning jocks. I'll try and return shortly and recount a tale or two.
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| Gary Clinton Louisville, KY, KY | I have recently heard you have recieved the Glacier Girl
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