Carl Stevens wrote:

On Tue, 16 Mar 1999, Paul wrote:

BTW the intercoolers on the P38's were built into the leading
edges of the outer wing panels. Facinating!

IIRC this was true on the early models. After the increases in
horseposer the leading edge coolers were no longer adequate and
we see the chins and other modifications. The H model got 1425 HP
engines that had to be derated to 1240 because of the wing intercoolers.

I think by the J model they (leading edge coolers) were done away
with and the core type intercoolers were mounted in chins behind
the propeller. The wing intercoolers were rplaced with 65 gallon fuel
tanks that helped handle the 1425 HP (at 26,000 feet).

For an inspiring photo (but unrelated to subject at hand) check
out http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/research/p38bd.jpg

Carl

Sorry Carl I beat you too it :-).
But then!         I cheat! :-)

Paul Lamar
 
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