Lockheed P-38J-10-LO Lightning

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a twin-engine, twin-boom World War II fighter aircraft. Developed to meet the U.S. Army Air Corps' requirement for a high-altitude interceptor, the prototype first flew in January 1939. The P-38J-10-LO variant, produced in 1944, represented an evolution of the design. This variant incorporated updated engines, improved cockpit heating systems, and dive recovery flaps to address compressibility issues that had plagued earlier versions. 

The P-38J-10-LO was powered by two Allison V-1710-89/91 engines, each producing 1,425 horsepower, enabling a maximum speed of ~414 mph and a service ceiling of 44,000 feet. Its armament consisted of one 20mm cannon and four .50-caliber machine guns. This arrangement avoided the synchronization issues of single-engine fighters. The multi-role aircraft served as a fighter, fighter-bomber, and reconnaissance platform in both Europe and the Pacific. The P-38J proved particularly effective in the Pacific, where their long range and twin-engine reliability made them ideal for extended over-water missions.