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War Eagles Air Museum, Santa Teresa New Mexico
Lockheed P-38 'Lightning'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:P-38
  Designation:P-38
  Nickname:Lightning
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:1
  Location:War Eagles Air Museum, Santa Teresa New Mexico

Specifications
  Length: 37' 10" 11.5 m
  Wingspan: 52' 0" 15.8 m
  Gross Weight: 15,340 lb 6,956 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Allison V-1710-27/29
  Horsepower (each): 1150

Performance
  Max Speed: 395 mph 636 km/h 343 kt