Comparison of Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Swearingen Merlin

Attribute	Swearingen Merlin ×	Lockheed P-38 Lightning ×
General
Manufacturer	Swearingen	Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Model	Swearingen Merlin	Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1965	1941
Manufactured to (year)	1998	1945
Type	Twin Turboprops	Military Propellor Planes
Icao	SW3	P38
Performance
Engine	2x Garrett AiResearch TPE-331-10U-503G	2x Allison V-1710-111/113
Power, hp (hp)	900	1,600
Avionics	Collins Avionics	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	556	667
Approach speed (km/h)	170	169
Travel range (km)	3,589	3,695
Service ceiling (m)	8,230	13,411
Rate of climb (m/sec)	13.72	24.13
Take off distance (m)	1,300	670
Landing distance (m)	900	700
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	6,000	9,798
Max landing weight (kg)	5,670	7,938
Max payload (kg)	1,945	1,800
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,461	4,399
Baggage volume (m³)	3	-
Dimensions
Seats	9	1
Cabin height (m)	1.45	-
Cabin width (m)	1.57	-
Cabin length (m)	7.75	-
Exterior length (m)	12.85	11.53
Tail height (m)	5.13	3.9
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.6	1
Wing span (m)	14.1	15.85
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets