Unmistakeable. Terrifying. Master of the skies: The fork-tailed devil.
With over 10,000 built between 1941-1944 (and nearly 4000 of these as the P-38L), the P-38 Lightning is an iconic American Warbird, easily distinguished by its unique twin-boom and central nacelle design. The “Fork-tailed devil” inspired terror across Europe & the Pacific as not only a fighter, but a highly effective fighter-bomber, night fighter and long-range escort.
The Lightning is capable of speeds up to 414 mph and an excellent rate of climb, powered by its powerful twin Allison V-1710 Engines. The Allison engines drive a 3-bladed Curtiss Electric Constant-speed propeller, counter-rotating to eliminate yaw tendencies, generating up to 1600 HP in each engine at a 2:1 gear reduction ratio. Dogfight performance is improved drastically with the addition of innovative technology for its time, such as the hydraulically powered Aileron Boosters, Manoeuvre flaps and Dive Flaps.
Features:
• High-quality, extensively detailed and accurate 3D Model &
texturing brings to life every rivet, screw & oil streak of the
P-38L
• Immersive Wwise Sound design built from professional recordings of a
real P-38 and Allison V-1710. Highly dynamic sound design captures each
detail of flight in stereo; dynamic wind noise, drag & buffer
sounds, high-g effects, airframe stress & so much more!
• 9 included liveries, including Richard Bong’s iconic livery. Professional quality nose art included in many liveries.
• Detailed & Extensive simulations of the Lightnings core systems,
including accurate, code-driven replications of the Lightnings Fuel,
Engine, Cooling and Electrical Systems.
• Incredibly realistic Flight Model created by our newest team member, the highly respected GotGravel!
• Custom code-driven heat & thermodynamics modelling, extensive engine management simulation
• Realistic Engine Start-up modelling (don’t forget your checklists!)
• Optional Drop Tanks
• Custom damage modelling & failures, including heat damage & operating limits
• 3D GNS 430 fully integrated into the cockpit (optional)
• Modern Radio / Transponder Unit
• Inclusion of FlyingIron’s UI Tablet (optional). The tablet
incorporates many useful GUI features and puts them in an easily
accessible and realistic in-cockpit Touchscreen Tablet.
• Interactive checklists available to guide you through start-up and flight procedures
