The P-38 Lightning was one of the most noteworthy fighters of the Second World War and due to its enormous fire power it was used in the Pacific and on the European front. From 1943 onwards, the P-38J was to become the first really effective Lightning. Top speed 666 km/h. Extensive modifications were already incorporated in the subsequent P-38L. This version also had the best performance of all the P-38s; 3923 were built. In Europe it was used reinforced for ground attack roles and received the nickname "Fork-Tailed Devil". Towards the end of the war the P-38M was converted to a night fighter with nose-mounted radar.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- Lockheed P38L-5-LO Lightning of 475th Fighter Group, Commanders Aircraft, flown by Colonel Charles H.MacDonald Dulag, Leyte Island, Philippines, February 1945.
- Lockheed P-38M-6_LO Lightning of 42st Night Fighter Squadron, Atsugi Air Base, Japan, July 1945, flown by 1/LT.Johnny Brewer and 1/LT David Hopwood.
Aantal onderdelen; 101 stuks.
Afmetingen;
- Lang; 157 mm.
- Spanwijdte; 218 mm.
Model-details:
- Optional L or M build versions
- Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
- Nose segment with 4 MGs
- 2 detailed engines
- Separate hatches in engine nacelles reveal the engine
- Movable propeller
- M version with two seats and radar pod
- 10 rockets on a launcher
- 2 auxiliary tanks or bombs
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