P-38L

Modification of: P-38J, L
Produced: 3,923
Producers: United States
Changes: V-1710-111/113, strengthened pylons for 2000 lb bombs or 300 gal tanks, zero-length rocket launchers. 113 built by Consolidated-Vultee.
Crew: 1
Length: 11,532 mm
Wingspan: 15,850 mm
Height: 3,912 mm
Empty weight: 5,806 kg
Max takeoff weight: 9,798 kg
Engine: Allison V-1710-111/113
Engines: 2
Blades: 3
Pitch: Constant speed
Max speed: 666 km/h
Max speed altitude: 7,620 m
Service ceiling: 13,410 m

Climb time

Altitude	Time, min
6,095 m	7

Weapon	Count	Rounds	Position
Browning AN/M2 .50	4	500	Fuselage
20 mm AN/M2 (Hispano)	1	150	Fuselage

Name	Changes	Armament
Two 2000 lb bombs	Strengthened pylons for two 2000 lb bombs or 300 gal drop tanks.	—
Ten HVAR	—	5-inch HVAR ×10

≈ Jun 1944 – May 1945

≈ Jul 1944 – Aug 1945