Manufacturer: Lockheed
The prototype XP-38 was first flown on 27th January, 1939
Classification: High Altitude Interceptor

SPECIFICATIONS: P-38L
Span: 52 ft / 16 m
Length: 37 ft. 10 in / 12 m
Height: 12 ft. 10 in / 4 m
Weight: 17,500 lbs. loaded / 7,938 kilos

Armament: Four .50-cal. machine guns and one 20mm cannon
Engines: Two Allison V-1710s of 1,475 hp. each.

Crew: One

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum speed: 414 mph / 666.13 km/h
Cruising speed: 275 mph / 442.48 km/h
Range: 1,100 miles / 1,770 km/h
Service Ceiling: 40,000 ft. / 12,192m

Cost: $115,000 (in 1940's Dollars)

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