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Lockheed P-38 Lightning

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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II American propeller-driven fighter aircraft. Developed to a United States Army Air Corps requirement, the P-38 had distinctive twin booms and a single, central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 40.3ft (12.3m)
  • Length 32.6ft (9.9m)
  • Height 9.0ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 7,364lbs (3,340kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,336lbs (5,142kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.352
  • Wing Loading 46.2lbs/ft2 (225.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 245.5ft2 (22.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3993

Parts

  • Number of Parts 49
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 314