Fighters1944 fighter aircraft prototype
Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning
The Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning was an American long-range fighter developed during World War II. Although derived from the successful P-38 Lightning, the XP-58 was plagued by technical problems with its engines that eventually led to the project's cancellation.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed Corporation
- Category
- Fighters
- Country of origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1944-06-06
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 246 kt
- Max speed
- 379 kt
- Range
- 2,304 nm
- Service ceiling
- 38,200 ft
- Rate of climb
- 2,582 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 39,192 lb
- Empty weight
- 31,624 lb
- Powerplant
- 2 × Allison V-3420
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 49.5 ft
- Wingspan
- 70 ft
- Height
- 16 ft
- Number built
- 1
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.