Corsair documented average ground speed 405mph

[Baumer]

And if you want to get ultra-picky, the RADAR makes it an (N), the winterizing equipment makes it an (L). Here's a better picture where you can see the wing and tail deicing boots. I believe the L would also have an alcohol system for deicing the windscreen.

[Stoney]

And if you want to get ultra-picky, the RADAR makes it an (N), the winterizing equipment makes it an (L). Here's a better picture where you can see the wing and tail deicing boots. I believe the L would also have an alcohol system for deicing the windscreen.

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Great picture there--potential wallpaper variety.

[bj229r]

Nice, I think that's the same one I saw in Dayton last year

[Raptor]

XP38 was the first Military design to fly faster than 400mph if I recall correctly.

Then the military made specification changes, added military equipment and you get the P38F down the line.