P-38J

P-38J

Modification of
P-38J, L
Produced
2,970
Changes
V-1710-89/91 with the new core intercoolers allowing more power; the last 210 (J-25) with dive flaps and boosted ailerons.
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

≈ Mar 1944 – Sep 1944
10 Jun 1944 – 10 Jun 1944