The P-38 was a radical change for American fighter aircraft. First flown in January 27, 1939, the production planes began to arrive in October 1941 just in time for the war. The P-38 in one of its outstanding exploits intercepted and destroyed a plane carrying Japanese top Admiral Yamamoto, killing him. The P-38L was a further improvement of the P-38J that finally saw the P-38 achieve its potential. The P-38L introduced self-sealing fuel tanks and armor protection for the pilot. The plane was equipped with four .50 cal. machine guns plus a 20 mm cannon. It could carry 4,000 pounds of bombs or ten 5 in. rockets. When the U.SW entered World War II, the P-38 was the fastest and most heaviest armed fighter. The P-38L, of which 3,848 were built, was the version with the greatest quantity. Dive flaps that were introduced on the last block of P-38J's were now standard. High aileron control forces that gave earlier 38s a creaky rate of roll was rectified by the addition of hydraulically boosted ailerons. This gave the P-38L a tremendous roll rate at high speed.
Specifications
Scale
1:32
Item Type
Static Aircraft
Model Brief
Length: 360mm Wingspan: 495mm
Total Parts
362pcs
Metal Parts
Aileron & Flap shaft
Photo Etched Parts
One for Aileron & Flap hinges, another for engine intake net
Film Parts
Instrument part
Resin Parts
n/a
Total Sprues
19pcs sprues + 3 rubber tires
Paint Schemes
P-38L-5-LO of 431st FS,475th FG, 5th AF
More Features
Full detail Engine, Workable flaps
Manufacturer Part No:
Trumpeter 6-2227
Brand:
Trumpeter
Product Type:
-
UPC
-
Product Family:
-
Shipping Weight:
1 kg
PB Part No:
MDLTMP602227
Product Model:
-
Warranty:
12 months * * Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
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Date Created: 11:25, 05-09-2025 Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/pacific/product/MDLTMP602227/Trumpeter---132---Lockheed-P-38---Lightning
Features
The P-38 was a radical change for American fighter aircraft. First flown in January 27, 1939, the production planes began to arrive in October 1941 just in time for the war. The P-38 in one of its outstanding exploits intercepted and destroyed a plane carrying Japanese top Admiral Yamamoto, killing him. The P-38L was a further improvement of the P-38J that finally saw the P-38 achieve its potential. The P-38L introduced self-sealing fuel tanks and armor protection for the pilot. The plane was equipped with four .50 cal. machine guns plus a 20 mm cannon. It could carry 4,000 pounds of bombs or ten 5 in. rockets. When the U.SW entered World War II, the P-38 was the fastest and most heaviest armed fighter. The P-38L, of which 3,848 were built, was the version with the greatest quantity. Dive flaps that were introduced on the last block of P-38J's were now standard. High aileron control forces that gave earlier 38s a creaky rate of roll was rectified by the addition of hydraulically boosted ailerons. This gave the P-38L a tremendous roll rate at high speed.
Specifications
Scale
1:32
Item Type
Static Aircraft
Model Brief
Length: 360mm Wingspan: 495mm
Total Parts
362pcs
Metal Parts
Aileron & Flap shaft
Photo Etched Parts
One for Aileron & Flap hinges, another for engine intake net
Film Parts
Instrument part
Resin Parts
n/a
Total Sprues
19pcs sprues + 3 rubber tires
Paint Schemes
P-38L-5-LO of 431st FS,475th FG, 5th AF
More Features
Full detail Engine, Workable flaps
Date Created: 11:25, 05-09-2025 Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/pacific/product/MDLTMP602227/Trumpeter---132---Lockheed-P-38---Lightning
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All orders shipped by PB Tech are sent via a courier with a signature required for each delivery. In some cases, and only where you have given the courier company permission to leave orders at a designated location, your order may be delivered without requiring a signature. All orders sent by PB Tech are fully insured in the unlikely event that your item(s) are damaged or go missing in transit.
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To exchange a product, goods must be sealed / unopened, with packaging in original condition, and accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange.
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