Comparison of Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Mitsubishi MU-2 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Lockheed P-38 Lightning × |  Mitsubishi MU-2 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Model | Lockheed P-38 Lightning | Mitsubishi MU-2 |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1941 | 1963 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1986 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Twin Turboprops |
| Icao | P38 | MU2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Allison V-1710-111/113 | 2x Honeywell TPE331-6-251M |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,600 | 776 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 667 | 546 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 169 | 150 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,695 | 2,334 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,411 | 9,019 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 24.13 | 11.99 |
| Take off distance (m) | 670 | 661 |
| Landing distance (m) | 700 | 573 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 9,798 | 5,250 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 7,938 | 5,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,800 | 1,726 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 4,399 | 1,389 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 1.2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 12 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.32 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 1.5 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 4.87 |
| Exterior length (m) | 11.53 | 12.01 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.9 | 4.17 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1 | 1.6 |
| Wing span (m) | 15.85 | 12.01 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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