How much is a P-38 Lightning worth?

So far, a Ford Trimotor that flew the first transcontinental passenger route between New York and San Diego has been sold, and now, a 1945 P-38L Lightning airplane has been placed on the block with a price tag of $6.75 million.

What type of plane is the P-38 Lightning?

fighter aircraft
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seated, twin piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Developed for the United States Army Air Corps by the Lockheed Corporation, the P-38 incorporated a distinctive twin-boom design with a central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament.

Are there any P-38 still flying?

The Lockheed P-38 Lighting is an American two-engine fighter used by the United States Army Air Forces and other Allied air forces during World War II. Of the 10,037 planes built, 26 survive today, 22 of which are located in the United States, and 10 of which are airworthy.

Was the P-38 Lightning a good fighter?

The P-38n Lightning was an excellent aircraft in many respects, and the only US fighter that remained in production during its entire tenure in the WWII. Key Advantages: * It was faster than many of its contemporary adversaries, including the Bf 109, nearly all Japanese fighters, etc.

Who used the Walther P38?

Carl Walther GmbH
The Walther P38 (originally written Walther P. 38) is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II.

What engines did the P-38 Lightning have?

“Jimmy” Doolittle would later call the P-38 “the sweetest-flying plane in the sky.” With tricycle gear, twin booms and a centerline fuselage pod brimming with guns, the P-38 was powered by two 1,600-hp Allison V-1710-111/113 liquid-cooled engines driving three-bladed, 9-foot Curtiss Electric propellers.

What was the top speed of the P-38 Lightning?

443 mphLockheed P-38 Lightning / Top speed

How many Corsairs are still flying?

Today there are fewer than 30 Corsairs left, and only 10 to 15 are flyable in the United States. There were only seven of those at the Gathering of Corsairs and Legends reunion at Indianapolis.

Did the P-38 fly in Italy?

At least thirty crashes of P-38s in Italian service claimed a number of victims. Despite this, many Italian pilots liked the fighter, due to its excellent visibility on the ground and its stability at take off. The P-38s were finally phased-out in Italy in 1956.

Did the P-38 carry bombs?

In addition to its devastating nose armament, the P-38 could carry up to 4,000 pounds of bombs—almost as much as the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.

What was the best U.S. plane in ww2?

P-51D Mustang
The P-51D Mustang is considered by many to be the #1 fighter aircraft of WWII. With internal tanks, the plane had a range of 950 miles. The range increased to 2,200 miles with external tanks. This aircraft was both fast and maneuverable.