/Airplanes/Axis/Italy/01-Fighters/P-38-Lightning/P-38G-Lightning.htm | Up-dated: 21-04-2018

 

This plane was captured by Italian on 12th June 1943 after mistaken landing in Capoterra. It was flown by pilot Colonello Angelo Rotondi for attacks of B-17s bombers over Torvajanica.

 

P-38G Lightning Specifications

Type: Multipurpose Fighter
Crew: 1

2× Allison V-1710 | 1600 hp | Pistons
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 11.53 m | Width: 15.86 m | Height: 3.90 m
Weight: 5806 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 9798 kg
Performances
Max. Speed: 650 km/h | Ceiling: 12000 m | Range: 2688 km
Armament

MG: 1 x 20mm Hispano gun & 4 x 12.7mm (.50cal) MG53-2
Bombs: 2 × 454, 227 or 147 kg bombs or 10 x 12.7mm rockets

Fighters