the lancaster kicks ass
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- Dec 20, 2003
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As a bomber, the P-38 could carry an equal load with similar performance
and only required a single crewman
The P-38F was demonstrated to have a range on internal fuel of 1,300miles
That would suggest a range over 1,700miles
And the P-38J was also proved to be capable of carrying 5,200lbs
I am not attempting to argue than the P-38 was a better bomber
The 5,200lb load was made up of 2 2,000lb bombs on the standard hardpoints. 4 300lb bombs were carried under the outer-wing. I'm not sure how they were carried and my reference lacks pictures or details. The modifications were done in the field in the Pacific and so I doubt they were very extreme
The Mossie was the better bomber. The P-38 was the better airplane
Both the P-38J and L regularly carried 2 2000lb bombs.
The P-38 was an excellent fighter, and a good bomber. The Mossie was an excellent bomber, but only mediocre as a day fighter. Advantage: P-38.