Aircraft History
Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Model 422-85-14. Constructors Number 422-1004. This plane was a prototype with a P-38G-10-LO airframe, the twelfth G model set aside for use as a prototype with P-38J style engine nacelles equipped with 1425 hp V-1710-75/77 (V-1710F-15) engines with paddle blade propellers.
Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-38K-1-LO Lightning serial number 42-13558. Although the plane had better performance, the War Production Board was unwilling to suspend production for the retooling and changes required. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.
References
Lockheed P-38K Lightning
USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-38K-1-LO Lightning 42-13558
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Last Updated
April 19, 2021
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