What was the P-38's Escort combat range without any drop tanks?
What was the P-38's Escort combat range without any drop tanks?
Last edited by Honza; 03-14-2021 at 14:02.
I downloaded the manual for P-38 and it states that:
- P-38H inner tanks had capacity of 300 gallons.
- Normal consumption (= no combat or relax) is 115 gl/h.
- B-17 speed was about 290 ml/h, and so should be the Escort speed.
That means P-38H escort had fuel for 2h 36 min, or 378 miles radius.
Does it sound correct?
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