P-38H

P-38H

Modification of
P-38E, F, G, H
Changes
Stop-gap with the V-1710-89/91 but the old leading-edge intercoolers, automatic oil radiator flaps, improved cannon, 3200 lb of bombs. About 600 built.
Crew
1
Engine
Allison V-1710-89/91
Engines
2

Armament

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

Loadouts

NameChanges
Bombs or drop tanksRacks inboard of the engines for drop tanks or up to 2000 lb of bombs.

Service

≈ 15 Oct 1943 – Mar 1944