P-38L Lightning Diecast Model, USAAF 8th FG, 36th FS, L. V. Bellusci, 1945
JC-JCW-72-P38-001Product Details
JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-P38-001 |
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| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed P-38L Lightning | 6.25" | 8.75" |
The P-38 Lightning introduced a new dimension to American fighters - a second engine. The multi-engine configuration reduced the Lightning loss-rate to anti-aircraft gunfire during ground attack missions. Single-engine airplanes equipped with power plants cooled by pressurized liquid, such as the North American P-51 Mustang, were particularly vulnerable. Even a small nick in one coolant line could cause the engine to seize in a matter of minutes.