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Lockheed P-38J Lightning

1,128 cowelly  7.7 years ago

A play on the P-38F Lightning which was originally by Scottishjocks and which has proven popular within the SP Community. This P-38J Lightning has fuel enhancements hardpoints and uprated engines. P-38Js were famously used as Little Friends by the USAAF in Europe as they could escort bomber formations deep into Occupied Europe from 1943 onwards. However the P-38J also found success in the Pacific Theatre / Theater too because of dogfighting ability and range. By Cowelly.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 58.8ft (17.9m)
  • Length 32.8ft (10.0m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,772lbs (2,618kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,722lbs (3,502kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.246
  • Wing Loading 20.0lbs/ft2 (97.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 385.5ft2 (35.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3499

Parts

  • Number of Parts 101
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 377