P-38F Lightning
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This is the first researchable American heavy fighter. It is very different from the other tier 5 heavies, sporting high speed and maneuverability over health and guns. When fighting them, use your maneuverability to get behind them and your speed to outrun them if they get too close for comfort. The P-38F is armed with 4 .50MG's and starts with a 20mm cannon but can be upgraded to a 37mm cannon. Having no tail gunner and low health are it's downfalls. This means that if a fighter with lots of guns like the Spitfire or BF 109 gets on your tail, they'll tear you apart. You may be able to outrun them, but their guns will get you first. For external weapons, the 4.5" M8 rockets or 500lb bombs are available for you to use. The rockets can be used in head-ons, but the bombs are better for ground targets. So it's your pick. Overall a fun fighter to play. It leads to the upgraded P-38J. | This is the first researchable American heavy fighter. It is very different from the other tier 5 heavies, sporting high speed and maneuverability over health and guns. When fighting them, use your maneuverability to get behind them and your speed to outrun them if they get too close for comfort. The P-38F is armed with 4 .50MG's and starts with a 20mm cannon but can be upgraded to a 37mm cannon. Having no tail gunner and low health are it's downfalls. This means that if a fighter with lots of guns like the Spitfire or BF 109 gets on your tail, they'll tear you apart. You may be able to outrun them, but their guns will get you first. For external weapons, the 4.5" M8 rockets or 500lb bombs are available for you to use. The rockets can be used in head-ons, but the bombs are better for ground targets. So it's your pick. Overall a fun fighter to play. It leads to the upgraded P-38J. | |||
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*Airframe first for more health | *Airframe first for more health | |||
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*Research bombs if wanting to go for ground targets, or engines if you want to fight fighters | *Research bombs if wanting to go for ground targets, or engines if you want to fight fighters | |||
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*Guns could be also researched first, but it's up to you | *Guns could be also researched first, but it's up to you | |||
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Revision as of 14:33, 15 April 2016
P-38F
378000 Price |
280 Survivability |
6823 kgWeight |
253 Damage |
1586.8 Airspeed |
600 km/hTop Speed at Sea Level |
600 km/hTop Speed at Best Altitude |
2100 mOptimum Altitude |
830 km/hMaximum Dive Speed |
92 m/sRate of Climb |
180 km/hStall Speed |
456 km/hOptimum Airspeed |
77.8 Controllability |
13.7 sAverage Time to Turn 360 deg |
90 °/sRate of Roll |
978.6 Maneuverability |
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Modules
Engine
Tier | Engine | Engine Power, hp / Thrust | Type | Weight, kg | Price, |
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V | V-1710-27 | 1150 | water-cooled | 1200 | 33500 |
VI | V-1710-49 | 1325 | water-cooled | 1220 | 58000 |
VII | 1425 | water-cooled | 1240 | 60000 |
Airframe
Tier | Airframe | Survivability | Weight, kg | Price, |
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IV | P-38F | 280 | 5293 | 36000 |
V | 300 | 5300 | 48000 |
Cowling-mounted weapon
Tier | Machine gun | Caliber | Muzzle Velocity, m/s | Damage | Rate of Fire, rounds/min | Weight, kg | Price, |
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IV | 12.7 mm M2 (C) | 12.7 | 1040 | 38 | 700 | 60 | 17600 |
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Tier | Machine gun | Caliber | Muzzle Velocity, m/s | Damage | Rate of Fire, rounds/min | Weight, kg | Price, |
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V | 23 mm Madsen (C) | 23 | 1280 | 79 | 360 | 90 | 33800 |
VI | 20 mm M2 (C) | 20 | 1440 | 90 | 400 | 90 | 34000 |
VII | 37 mm M4 (C) | 37 | 1040 | 140 | 120 | 120 | 47500 |
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Tier | Bombs | Damage Radius, m | Damage | Weight, kg | Price, |
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V | 500 lb | 75 | 4300 | 225 | 1150 |
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Tier | Rockets | Damage Radius, m | Damage | Weight, kg | Price, |
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V | 30 | 750 | 17 | 430 |
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- High maneuverability for a heavy fighter
- Very fast
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- Low health
- No tail gunner
Performance
This is the first researchable American heavy fighter. It is very different from the other tier 5 heavies, sporting high speed and maneuverability over health and guns. When fighting them, use your maneuverability to get behind them and your speed to outrun them if they get too close for comfort. The P-38F is armed with 4 .50MG's and starts with a 20mm cannon but can be upgraded to a 37mm cannon. Having no tail gunner and low health are it's downfalls. This means that if a fighter with lots of guns like the Spitfire or BF 109 gets on your tail, they'll tear you apart. You may be able to outrun them, but their guns will get you first. For external weapons, the 4.5" M8 rockets or 500lb bombs are available for you to use. The rockets can be used in head-ons, but the bombs are better for ground targets. So it's your pick. Overall a fun fighter to play. It leads to the upgraded P-38J.
Early Research
- Airframe first for more health
- Research bombs if wanting to go for ground targets, or engines if you want to fight fighters
- Guns could be also researched first, but it's up to you
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