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P-38 Lightning

P-38 Lightning

P-38 - World War II High Altitude Pursuit Plane

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The German Luftwaffe referred to the P-38 Lightning as the fork-tail Devil.

P-38 Lightning
Yrs. Built No. Built Engines Top Speed Range Ceiling
1939-1945 10,471 Allison 1,150 HP 390 MPH 500 Miles 39,000 Feet
Additional Statistics
Wingspan Length Height Weight Armament Cost
52 Feet 37 Feet 10 Inches 12 Feet 10 Inches 15,500 Lbs. Max. 1 - 20mm Cannon & 4 - .50 cal. Mach. Guns $115,000

Statistics courtesy Aviation Enthusiast Corner and USAF Museum


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