The Lockheed P38 Lightning is an American singleseated, pistonengined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps, the P38 had distinctive twin booms and a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament.
Top speed: 713 km/h
Wingspan: 16 m
Range: 2,100 km
Engine type: Allison V1710
Designer: Clarence “Kelly” Johnson; Hall Hibbard
Manufacturer: Lockheed Corporation
Produced: 1941–45