Behold, the father of all P-38 Lightnings! This is my first attempt at recreating an actual warbird into the game, as well as my first upload. The goal of this project was to create a realistic flight model and representation of the real aircraft without diving too much into smaller details. The build took approximately five hours to do, looking at pictures and specification sheets for reference. I even took into consideration fuel and weight distribution for accurate estimates of weight and balance. This is as close as I could get to the actual aircraft designed by Kelly Johnson, tested in 1939. The original did not have any armament, and was built for USAAF flight testing purposes only.
Don't mind the tail hitting the ground when it's spawned in, these planes weren't built to be dead-dropped a few feet! When you jump into the cockpit, be careful not to jerk the controls quickly or pull hard G's when flying over 350 mph; the aircraft MAY overstress and break apart, like the real deal. I dare you to see if you can. Also remember to trim down as you climb. Top speed of the actual aircraft was 413 mph at 20,000 ft.; see if you can beat the record!
Enjoy!
Specifications
Spotlights
- BigCat 8.4 years ago
- VanNate 8.4 years ago
- KnightOfAraluen 8.4 years ago
- CrazyCodeC 8.4 years ago
- Sunnyskies 8.4 years ago
- Datsungamer04 8.4 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 47.3ft (14.4m)
- Length 35.3ft (10.8m)
- Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 8,859lbs (4,018kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,549lbs (5,238kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.173
- Wing Loading 28.2lbs/ft2 (137.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 409.9ft2 (38.1m2)
- Drag Points 2805
Parts
- Number of Parts 63
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 320
@Baldeagle086 Right? I'm shocked considering there are many more great works out there.
@ChiChiWerx Thanks man! I will be sure to chekc your page out. I'm currently in the process of making another, yes, ANOTHER version of this XP-38. I'm going to release it in due time after a few other projects I have in the works. Just you see.
Dude your first airplane and you got 22 likes that's amazing
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@AirForceKid and some quick tips. Put a # in front of a new line to make it bold. More #s mean smaller print. Limit 3 #s.
Upvote for rarely great description only.
Very nice aesthetic, the booms are spot on! Check out my C-47, I will bet you might be able to do the same thing to your tail here to recreate the stripes of the original.
@AirForceKid Thanks.
@Sunnyskies Thank you, I would say the same for you. I dig your own Lightning, especially since it's in my favorite colors haha. I have lots of things planned though, so be prepared.
@AirForceKid You made an excellent debut. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. +1 follower.
@Sunnyskies More to come, I'm thinkin' about gettin' on some P-40 action.
Very nice. Always appreciate a good Lightning.
@AirForceKid Ok. This IS Actually Silver-Platinum Building.
@Racrandall Thanks for your input! There were limited pictures so I may have been somewhat off. Lockheed also made several experimental that did indeed have large intakes! Soon once I get the hang of SimplePlanes I'll later come back and make a very detailed P-38... maybe. I think I came pretty close regardless!
Here are some pics I used:
http://static.thisdayinaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/tdia//2013/01/Lockheed-XP-38-Lightning-37-457-SDASM.jpg
http://static.thisdayinaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/tdia//2013/01/Lockheed-XP-38-37-457-left-profile.jpg
Seriosuly Good, but The Inlets Are Way-Way Way Too Small.
@CrazyCodeC Your work is great though, thanks!
Better than my first upload, that's for sure.
@EnderWiggin You won't be disapointed.
Nice one! Keep 'em coming.