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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seat, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin-boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament.
The P-38 has a maximum speed of 360 knots on military power of 1,425 hp at 3,000 rpm and 25,000 feet. It has a cruise speed of 239 knots, and a stall speed of 91 knots. The combat range is 1,100 nautical miles and the ferry range is 2,900 nautical miles.
The P-38 Goes To War In WW2. Each P-38 cost around $100,000, more than double the price of most U.S. single-engine fighters. Lockheed's initial investment was nearly $600,000 of its own funds to produce the prototype.
3 Σεπ 2019 · The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was an American fighter used during World War II. Possessing an iconic design that placed the engines in twin booms and the cockpit in a central nacelle, the P-38 saw use all theaters of the conflict and was feared by German and Japanese pilots.
4 Μαρ 2020 · Each P-38 cost around $120-100,000, twice the price of most U.S. single-engine fighters. However, the P-38’s long range and heavy payload—up to 3,000 pounds of bombs and rockets—meant it...
Range: 350 miles. Service Ceiling: 44,000 feet . Armament: One 20mm cannon, four .50 cal. machine guns. Payload: 4,000 lbs ordnance. Cost: $97,147 (average P-38 cost of unit as of 1944) Years of Service: 1943 – 1945
11 Ιαν 2015 · Total 10,037 P-38s were produced including 18 distinct models and per unit cost of the aircraft was $97,147 in 1944. It had a top speed of 713 Kmph or 443 mph and was 100 mph faster than any other aircrafts during its introduction.
