The Lockheed P-38 (ICAO type P38) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Limited category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 7,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 435 nm, a cruise speed of 260 knots, a service ceiling of 37,000 ft and seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Lockheed P-38
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 16
- Active
- 16
- Origin
- United States
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS LTC-10 · Rev 3 · issued 1947-04-07
- Category
- Limited Category
- MTOW
- 8,391 kg
- Ceiling
- 27,000 ft
2 Allison V-1710-27, -29, -89, -91, -111 or -113
Limited Type Certificate No. 10 (CAR 9)
Where to look next
Lockheed P-38 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Lockheed P-38 fleet — updated daily.
82 yearsmedian age
Of the 14 registered Lockheed P-38 with a known build year (88% of the 16 we track), the median age is 82 years.
What is the range of the Lockheed P-38?
The Lockheed P-38 has a maximum range of 435 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Lockheed P-38 carry?
The Lockheed P-38 seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Lockheed P-38?
The Lockheed P-38's maximum take-off weight is 7,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Lockheed P-38?
The Lockheed P-38's ICAO type designator is P38.
How many Lockheed P-38 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 16 registered Lockheed P-38 airframes worldwide.
Registered P-38 aircraft
Individual P-38 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.