At the time of its initial delivery, the P-38 was the fastest fighter in the American arsenal.
P-38 Lightning Specifications
Primary Function:Pursuit (fighter)
Contractor:Lockheed
Crew:One
Unit Cost:$115,000
Powerplant
Two Allison Allison V-1710-111/113 of 1,475 hp. ea.
Dimensions
Length:37 ft 10 in
Wingspan:52 ft
Height:12 ft 10 in
Weights
Gross:15,340 lb
Loaded:17,500 lb
Performance
Speed:414 mph
Ceiling:40,000 ft
Range:1,100 miles
Armament
Four .50-cal. machine guns and one 20mm cannon. External bomb load of 4,000 lbs. or ten 5 in. rockets.
P-38 Lightning Achievements
At the time of its initial delivery, the P-38 was the fastest fighter in the American arsenal.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’P-38 Lightning’]