The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II American propeller driven fighter aircraft. Developed to an United States Army Air Corps requirement, the P-38 had distinctive. lt twin booms and a single, central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. Named "fork-tailed devil" (der Gabelschwanz-Teufel) by the Luftwaffe and "two planes, one pilot" by the Japanese, the P-38 was used in a number of roles, including interception, dive bombing, level bombing, ground-attack, night fighting, photo reconnaissance, radar and visual pathfinding for bombers, and evacuation missions, and extensively as a long-range escort fighter when equipped with drop tanks under its wings.
Required Hardware (Not supplied)
- Transmitter, Motor, Propeller, Servos, Battery, Extension Leads, Glue, Tools and Silicone Fuel Line (For GP)
Recommended Hardware
- Electric Motor & ESC – 2 x Electrospeed Boost 50 Power Pack
- Servos – 12 x MacGregor MG5510DS 9.98Kg.cm/0.12s Standard Size Digital Servo
Specifications
Wingspan: | 82.6in (2100mm) |
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Fuselage Length: | 57.4in (1460mm) |
Weight (Ready to fly): | 6.5 – 7.2kg |
Engine: Required | .46 – 52 (2 stroke) / .62 – 70 (4 stroke) (x2) |
Electric Motor: Req | 2 x Electrospeed Boost 50 Power Pack |
Battery: Required | 2 x Lipo 14.8V, 4500mAh |