Navigation: America's Wars: Revolutionary War War of 1812  Civil War Chronology of WW II  Vietnam War  American History: Civics: A Glossary Amistad Gallery of Railroad Stations  Elections: US Elections  Aviation: WW II: American Aircraft  Navy History: US Carriers  US Navy Battleships US Patrol Boats US Cruisers Other: History of The Middle East		HistoryCentral.com >Aviation > WW II: American Aircraft > Lockheed P-38 Lightening AMERICAN COMBAT AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II Lockheed P-38 Lightening The P-38 was the most successful fighter of the war.A total of 9,923 were built. It was the first fighter with two engines,and it was the first US fighter to fly faster then 400 MPH. P-38 was also the first fighter to escort bombers over Berlin, and it downed more Japaneseplanes than any other fighter.   P-38 Lightning Manufacturer: Lockheed Engines: 2 1325 HP AV 1710 Speed: 395MPH Length: 32.3ft Range: 500mi Wingspan: 52ft Ceiling: 39,000ft Weight: 18,000lbs Armaments: 5 machine guns	Mailing List Subscribe To the HistoryCentral.com mailing list: Buy a Momentos of the P-38 Lightening Mug T-Shirt Mousepad Totebag Puzzle Picture       Related Products    Resources Links to Other Aviation Sites
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