Lockheed P 38 Lightning Free low-poly 3D model

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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is a renowned American fighter aircraft from World War II that exceeds expectations in multiple facets of combat. Designed specifically to meet a critical requirement of the United States Army Air Corps, the P-38 features striking twin booms and an advanced single central nacelle, perfectly integrated with a cockpit that accommodates pilots alongside robust armaments. This unique design earned it two notorious nicknames from enemy forces - the "fork-tailed devil" among the Luftwaffe and the Japanese derogatory term "two planes, one pilot." Despite this intimidation factor, the P-38 played pivotal roles in a wide variety of missions such as precision dive bombing, intense level bombings, brutal ground attacks, expertly navigated nighttime pursuits, critical photo reconnaissance, and ultimately solidified its legacy as an exceptional long-range escort fighter with impressive performance once armed with heavy-duty drop tanks beneath its wings.