Lockheed attempted to push the P-38 Lightning further with ambitious follow on designs like the XP-49 and the massive XP-58 Chain Lightning. From exotic engines and heavy armament to shifting ...

In 1937, the U.S. Army Air Corp called for proposals for an interceptor capable of flying 360 miles-per-hour and climbing rapidly to high altitudes. Kelly Johnson, designer at Lockheed—then a small ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Despite its flaws, the P-38 was a rare early example of a successful “heavy” fighter boasting speed, range and firepower—similar to modern multi-role fighters like ...