Lockheed P-38

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a two engine fighter/interceptor which was used principally as a long range escort and ground attack aircraft during the Second World War. The P-38 was one of the standard fighters of the USAAF.

 


Type Example P-38 L

Length 11,55 m 
Wingspan 15,88 m
Height 2,99 m
Powerplant Two Allison V-1710-111 V-12 engines each with 1.475 Horsepower
Maximun Speed 666 km/h at 7.620 m altitude
Crew 1
Service Ceiling 13.390 m
Empty Weight 5.800 kg
Loaded Weight 7.950 kg
Range 3.620 km
Armament Four 12,7 mm machine guns; one 20 mm cannon; external bombs or rockets

 

Letzte Aktualisierung: 22.12.2008 17:04