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FlightLine P-38L Lightning "Pacific Silver" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - PNP - FLW3011P
The legendary P-38 “Lightning” revolutionized aviation history in World War II. Designed by a skilled team of engineers led by Clarence Johnson and Hal Hibbard, the P-38 was the only American fighter that was continually produced from before Pearl Harbor in 1941 to after the Japanese surrender in 1945. Over 9,900 P-38s were built, 3,810 of which were the superior P-38L variant. Revered by its foes as the “fork tailed devil”, the P-38 excelled as a fighter, interceptor, reconnaissance platform, long range escort, and as a ground attack aircraft. The aircraft also famously shot down Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto’s aircraft during “Operation Vengeance” on April 18, 1943.
FlightLine’s P-38 represents the pinnacle of engineering for a foam electric P-38. It is the largest mass-produced foam electric P-38 in the world, with a high level of quality and scale fidelity. We know our customers have been waiting for a large P-38 with good size, clean wiring, and scale lines. The wait is over, it’s here!
The Flightline P-38 was designed for easy operation. Its outer wings disassemble with four screws for convenient transportation and allowing the aircraft to sit on all three wheels without the outer wings attached. FlightLine’s P-38 Lightning features durable electronic retractable landing gear, five sequenced servo driven landing gear doors, day-bright LEDs, machine gun details, plastic nose cone and cowls, four flaps, accurate canopy and nacelle shape, and many other scale details. Each rudder is directly controlled by its own servo. The cockpit layout accommodates a wide range of 4S 14.8v Li-Po batteries with ample space for electronics. To ensure a high degree of structural rigidity, the entire model was designed around a special framework of carbon rods and reinforcement points. This framework strengthens the aircraft during high speed maneuvers, while still providing a gentle and forgiving flying behavior.
The stock PNP version is equipped with two 3748 brushless outrunner motors and two 12x7 3-blade counter-rotating propellers for the perfect scale appearance. With the recommended 4S 14.8v 5000mAh (one battery per side or a single battery with your series adapter), the P-38 boasts sufficient power for large consecutive loops and a level top speed of 81mph. An optional “Upgrade Kit” can be purchased separately to obtain a level top speed of 94mph; click the Upgrades tab above.
The “Pacific Silver” scheme includes the pre-applied "Pudgy" decal set from the 431st Squadron flown by Medal of Honor recipient Thomas McGuire.
Visit the Official FlightLine P-38 Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Features:
- NEW! "Pudgy" decal set now comes pre-applied from the factory
- Model officially licensed by Lockheed Martin
- Scale profile, accurate wing diherdral, and precisely modeled overall aircraft proportions
- Removable outer wings for easy transport
- Scale three blade propeller achieves 81 mph and vertical climbing capability
- Day-bright LEDs
- Large cabin space for easy placement of the battery and radio equipment
- Improved spinner and propeller mounting design to enable better balance
- Durable Electric retractable landing gear with metal trunions and 4mm steel wire struts
- Sequenced plastic gear doors for realistic operation
- Tall foam rubber wheels for optimal handling on paved surfaces and short, evenly cut grass fields
Includes:
- FlightLine P-38L Lightning "Pacific Silver" 1600mm (63") Wingspan - (PNP)
- Motor, ESC, servos and retracts pre-installed
Requires:
- 6 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 6 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- Two 4 Cell 14.8V 2500mAh to 3000mAh LiPo batteries with XT60 Connector – We recommend 2 of the Admiral 4 Cell 14.8V 2500mAh Pro LiPo batteries
- OR One Admiral 4 Cell 14.8v 5000mAh battery with XT60 connector (NOTE: will require an EC5-to-two-XT60-connector adapter)
- 4 Cell Compatible Battery Charger - Select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection
Optional:
- An optional “High Power Upgrade Set” can be purchased separately to obtain speeds of 94mph+. The Upgrade Set includes two 3648 motors, two 12x8 2-blade counter-rotating propellers, and two 2-blade spinners. Click the Upgrades Tab above for more details.
Product Specifications:
Wingspan |
1600mm / 63in |
Length |
1168mm / 46in |
Weight (w/o battery) |
3150g / 111oz |
CG (Center of Gravity) |
65-70mm from the leading edge of the wing at the root |
Power System |
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Electronic Speed Control |
60A Brushless with XT60 connector |
Propeller / EDF |
12x7 3 Blade Propeller / 12x8 2 Blade Propeller High Performance Version (optional) |
Servos |
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Landing Gear |
Electric retracts with metal trunnions |
Required Battery |
Two 4 Cell 14.8v 2500mAh to 3000mAh batteries with XT60 connector, or One 4 Cell 14.8v 5000mAh battery with XT60 connector (will require an EC5-to-two-XT60-connector adapter) |
Required Radio |
6+ Channel 2.4GHz |
Ailerons |
Yes |
Elevator |
Yes |
Rudder |
Yes |
Flaps |
Yes |
Lights |
Yes |
Hinge Type |
Nylon and foam hinges |
Material |
EPO Foam |
Skill Level |
Intermediate |
Build Time |
3-4 Hours |
Recommended Environment |
Outdoor, minimum 200 foot runway, pavement recommended, less than 1" tall smooth grass |
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- Feb 6, 2017 - There has been some confusion in the forums regarding the twin ESC wiring setup for this model. Extensive testing has been done in direct partnership with the ESC manufacturer, culminating in hundreds of successful flights without the need for removing any of the power (red) wires from one of the ESCs BEC. Both ESCs Y-harnessed together are plugged into the receiver's single throttle channel without the need for ANY red wires being removed.
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Customer Reviews
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Awesome plane
I love the fit and finish, this may be an older FlightLine model but the fit and finish is truly good. It’s a very stable flyer. Great warbird.
P-38
Excellent flying scale military aircraft
P-38...WOW
Would buy this again but I need a ME-109 next!
forked tail devil
Love this plane. This is my 2nd P-38 from Flightline and I noticed some improvements over the first one I had from 2000. Flies great and looks even better. Thanks...read more
Super flying warbird
I have maidened my silver version of the P-38 one week ago and was excited how well this plane flies. Great looking and flying warbird. However, I would think it would be...read more
Love this Plane
Older model, but an amazing performer. Only complaint I wish it came with the upgraded landing gear standard.
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