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P-38 LIGHTNING

Specifications
Typesingle-seat fighter aircraft
ContractorLockheed
Country of OriginUSA
Powerplanttwo Allison V-1710-89/91 inline piston engines
Power Rating1,425-hp each engine
Length37ft 10in
Height9ft 10in
Wingspan52ft
Wing Area327.5 Sq. ft
Max Speed414mph @ 25,000ft
Climb Rate2,857ft/minute
Service Ceiling44,000ft
Range2,260 miles
Empty Weight12,780lbs
Max Take-Off Weight21,600lbs
Armament
  • one 20-mm cannon
  • four 12.7-mm machine guns
  • provision for 3,200lbs of bombs or ten 5-in rockets
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