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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.
Measured by success in combat, Lockheed engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and a team of designers created the most successful twin-engine fighter ever flown by any nation. In the Pacific Theater, Lightning pilots downed more Japanese aircraft than pilots flying any other Army Air Forces warplane.
The most distinguishing feature of the P-38 was its podded fuselage and unusual twin-boom tail assembly. Initially an innovative approach to the original Air Corps twin-engine interceptor specification, it later would prove ideal for the long, over-water flights required in the Pacific Theater.
19 Αυγ 2024 · These are some of the most versatile aircraft of World War II. Their immense combat capabilities, speed, and range won them uncountable victories in all theaters during the war. This article explores the top twin-engine aircraft making their mark during the most critical combat situations.
The twin-tailed prototype XB-32 lines up for a test flight over San Diego circa 1943. The aircraft type would go through many design changes before it was ready for combat. Courtesy National Archives. To most observers, Consolidated’s creation was not an attractive-looking aircraft.
With its distinctive design, the P-38 was sleek but its twin tails gave the Lightning a radical new look. The pilot, pumping 409 rounds per minute from its nose-mounted machine guns, dispatched the Condor in seconds, marking the first successful American engagement of a German aircraft during World War II.
12 Μαΐ 2020 · The Harpoon was a twin-engine, twin-tailed patrol bomber used by the Navy. They slowly restored it back to flying condition and returned the old firebomber back to its wartime configuration. Now this aircraft attends shows to honor a group of veterans and tell a story that a lot of people have never heard.
