P-38E

P-38E

Modification of
P-38E, F, G, H
Produced
210
Changes
First combat-ready Lightning: improved instruments, electrics and hydraulics, 20 mm Hispano in place of the 37 mm cannon, staggered nose guns.
Crew
1
Engine
Allison V-1710-27/29
Engines
2

Armament

WeaponCountRoundsPosition
Browning AN/M2 .504500Fuselage
20 mm AN/M2 (Hispano)1150Fuselage

Service

≈ 9 Aug 1942 – Aug 1943