The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seat, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) by …

Lockheed began developing the P-38 Lightning in 1937 as the company’s first venture into the military airplane market at a time when the U.S. military was modernizing its air forces in …

Apr 10, 2025 · Of the three outstanding Army fighters of the war (the others being the P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang), the P-38 was the first to fly by almost two and a half …

Explore the Legacy of the P-38 Lightning, the iconic twin-tailed fighter aircraft that redefined aviation with its speed, innovation, and unmatched versatility.

Apr 26, 2025 · In 1937, the U.S. Army Air Corps set out to create an aircraft unlike any the world had seen—one powerful enough to escort bombers at high altitude, carry substantial …

Contrary to what some think, the P‑38 was not just a fighter, although it was the fighter of choice for many pilots, including the top American “Aces” of the war. But, the P‑38 was so versatile it …

Developed by Lockheed, the P-38 was notable for its unique twin-boom design and twin-engine configuration. Description. The P-38 Lightning was a twin-engine, twin-boom fighter with a …

On April 18, 1943, the long range of the P-38 enabled USAAF pilots to ambush and shoot down an aircraft carrying Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who was the planner of the Pearl Harbor raid …

Apr 5, 2024 · If you’re a fan of double-action/single-action 9mm service pistols, you owe a lot to the Walther P38. The Walther P38 was the Wehrmacht’s less expensive replacement for the …

In total, 1,800 Japanese planes were destroyed by P-38s in the Pacific. The P-38 was designed by a Lockheed Aircraft team that included famous aircraft designer “Kelly” Johnson. It was the …