N988J
Built 1942 · registered US
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Performance specs
- Range
- 435 nm
- Cruise speed
- 260 kt
- Max speed
- 339 kt
- Service ceiling
- 37,000 ft
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
- MTOW
- 7,000 kg
- Empty weight
- —
- Fuel capacity
- —
- Length
- 11.5 m
- Wingspan
- 15.8 m
- Height
- 3.9 m
- Seats
- 1
- Max passengers
- 1
Uncommon. Rarer than 57% of the aircraft models we track.
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Registration history
(1)- N988JUSACTIVEWARTIME HISTORY MUSEUM INC2024 – present
Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal
What aircraft model is N988J?
N988J is a Lockheed P-38, built in 1942. Sprinkle's record for N988J covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.
Is N988J currently active?
Registry records list N988J's status as Active, registered in United States — a Lockheed P-38.
What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N988J?
N988J carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42-103988, the serial assigned to this Lockheed P-38 airframe when it was built.
What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N988J?
N988J's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADC9A4 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Lockheed P-38 broadcasts.