The second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the YP-38, made its first flight on September 17th, 1940. The P-38 entered service in mid-1941 and was widely used during the Second World War in the Pacific and Asia. The P-38 was the only American combat aircraft to be mass-produced throughout the entire war.
The YP-38 (rank II) is temporarily available to purchase for 1,150 Golden Eagles.
When: From September 16th (11:00 GMT) until September 19th (11:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
About this aircraft
The YP-38 maintains speed at altitude quite well, allowing it to effectively operate as an interceptor. The pilot is protected by armor plates on all sides, enhancing survivability. The YP-38 is equipped with a powerful 37 mm cannon, supported by two 12.7 mm and two 7.62 mm machine guns.
the P51 was designed in 1940 for the britsh during the war but became so good that the americans started using it (and borrowed a british engine)
P47 was designed in 1941 so if course isnt pre ww2 either
This looks like taken from wikipedia - and is not correct from various angles:
WW 2: 1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945
Official participation of the USA: 6 December 1941 - 2 September 1945
The US entered the WW 2 by declaring war against the German and Italian Navy with the shoot-on-sight order by FDR on 11 September 1941. The participation of USN and US Marines military occupation of Iceland (US landed 8 July 1941 was even earlier.
WW 2 ended 2 September 1945 whilst the last P-38 was according to the USAF museum produced in August 1945.
The term combat aircraft includes bomber aircraft. The B-25 Mitchell entered mass production before the P-38 - and the last aircraft was completed on 15 October 1945.
Therefore i recommend to change the current wording in order to have next year a correct version:
The P-38 was the only American fighter to be mass-produced throughout the entire official participation of US armed forces in WW 2.
The final production version was the P-38L, which could carry two 300-gallon drop tanks. Deliveries of the L began in June 1944 and continued until August 1945. Of the 10,038 P-38s built, 3,923 were P-38Ls.
NP - 37 mm, depends on your aiming skills. I use it in the P-59 to finish wounded enemies. Had some Michael Bay explosions when they hit center mass. 😎
But imho the P-38 would be a good platform for the new BP task - 15 air kills with 35 mm cannon or more - but unfortunately it is just a Rank II premium and you need a Rank III aircraft.
I used the 57 mm T-18 B to complete challenge.
Edit:
It looks like i had a kind of “WT Mandela Effect” - i was 100% sure it was a Rank III plane. a fellow player gave a hint and i changed the test. Sorry for any incoveniences!
