Difference between revisions of "P-38E"

From War Thunder Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
Visual (beta)Wikitext
(Edits)
(Restored page from version archived 12-01-19.)
Line 14: Line 14:
 
{{break}}
 
{{break}}
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].
 +
 +
The P-38E is the first of the P-38 vehicles available in game, and is all round a very good plane. It gets an Interceptor airspawn on most maps, which allows the P-38 to very often find itself above or at an equal altitude to it's opponents. The main strength of the P-38E is it's speed and energy retention, so it should be used accordingly - play it as an energy fighter or Boom 'n' Zoomer. The P-38E is also surprisingly maneuverable for such a large plane - while it can't outmaneuver single-engine fighters, it can put up a good fight.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
Line 88: Line 90:
 
! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
−
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
+
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||534|| ~9 || ~5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
Line 101: Line 103:
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
+
| < 321 || < 460 || < 500 || > 240
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
Line 115: Line 117:
 
! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
−
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
+
| 6,800 m || 2,100 hp || 2,352 hp
 
|-
 
|-
 
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
Line 136: Line 138:
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
−
''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
+
<!-- Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems. -->
 +
* 7 mm steel - in front of cockpit
 +
* 7 mm steel - pilot seat
 +
* 10 mm steel behind pilot head
 +
* 38 mm bulletproof glass - behind windscreen
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
Line 144: Line 150:
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 +
 
* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg = 150 total)
 
* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg = 150 total)
 
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
 
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
Line 165: Line 172:
 
! Type
 
! Type
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
+
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
Line 206: Line 213:
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
−
*
+
 
 +
* Nose-mounted armaments gives great long-range accuracy, no need to worry about convergence.
 +
* Fast.
 +
* Great at head-ons
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
−
*
+
 
 +
* Very large airframe is easy to hit, and burns quite easily.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
Line 219: Line 230:
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 +
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
Line 224: Line 236:
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 +
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''

Revision as of 16:15, 6 April 2019

RANK 4 FRANCE
Somua SM PACK
P-38E
p-38e.png
P-38E
USA flag.png USA
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.7 3.0 3.3
Class:
Research:9 200 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:16 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
Show in game
This page is about the American twin-engine fighter P-38E. For other uses, see P-38 (Family).

Description

GarageImage P-38E.jpg


The P-38E Lightning is a rank II American twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 3.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".

The P-38E is the first of the P-38 vehicles available in game, and is all round a very good plane. It gets an Interceptor airspawn on most maps, which allows the P-38 to very often find itself above or at an equal altitude to it's opponents. The main strength of the P-38E is it's speed and energy retention, so it should be used accordingly - play it as an energy fighter or Boom 'n' Zoomer. The P-38E is also surprisingly maneuverable for such a large plane - while it can't outmaneuver single-engine fighters, it can put up a good fight.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 7,012 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
606 594 12192 24.5 25.0 10.5 10.5 380
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 7,012 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
665 635 12192 21.5 23.0 20.1 13.5 380

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
790 289 534 ~9 ~5
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 321 < 460 < 500 > 240
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
6,800 m 2,100 hp 2,352 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 7 mm steel - in front of cockpit
  • 7 mm steel - pilot seat
  • 10 mm steel behind pilot head
  • 38 mm bulletproof glass - behind windscreen

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: AN/M2 (20 mm), Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The P-38E is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg = 150 total)
  • 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

Usage in the battles

Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Not controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 12 mm MGs
III Wings Repair Engine Offensive 20 mm
IV Engine Injection Cover New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Nose-mounted armaments gives great long-range accuracy, no need to worry about convergence.
  • Fast.
  • Great at head-ons

Cons:

  • Very large airframe is easy to hit, and burns quite easily.

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===, also if applicable).

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


USA twin-engine fighters
P-38  XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38L-5-LO · P-38K · YP-38
P-61  P-61A-11 · P-61C-1
F7F  F7F-1 · F7F-3
Other  XF5F · XP-50 · F-82E

Retrieved from "https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=P-38E&oldid=21169"