This plane was captured by Italian on 12th
June 1943 after mistaken landing in Capoterra. It was flown by
pilot Colonello Angelo Rotondi for attacks of B-17s bombers over
Torvajanica.
P-38G
Lightning Specifications
General
Type:
Multipurpose Fighter Crew:
1
Engine
2× Allison V-1710 | 1600 hp | Pistons
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 11.53
m | Width: 15.86 m | Height:
3.90 m Weight: 5806 kg | Max.
Combat Weight: 9798 kg
Performances
Max. Speed: 650
km/h | Ceiling: 12000 m | Range:
2688 km
Armament
MG:
1 x 20mm Hispano gun & 4 x 12.7mm (.50cal) MG53-2 Bombs: 2 × 454, 227 or 147
kg bombs or 10 x 12.7mm rockets