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Steam News16 September 20259mo ago

The YP-38 is Temporarily Available to Purchase for its First Flight Anniversary!

The second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the YP-38, made its first flight on September 17th, 1940.

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changedThe YP-38 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!The YP-38 (rank II) is temporarily available to purchase for 1,150 Golden Eagles.
changedThe YP-38 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!The YP-38 maintains speed at altitude quite well, allowing it to effectively operate as an interceptor. The pilot is protected by armor plates on all sides, enhancing survivability. The YP-38 is equipped with a powerful 37 mm cannon, supported by two 12.7 mm and two 7.62 mm machine guns.

The second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the YP-38, made its first flight on September 17th, 1940. The P-38 entered service in mid-1941 and was widely used during the Second World War in the Pacific and Asia. The P-38 was the only American combat aircraft to be mass-produced throughout the entire war.

The YP-38 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

The YP-38 (rank II) is temporarily available to purchase for 1,150 Golden Eagles.

When: From September 16th (11:00 GMT) until September 19th (11:00 GMT).

Where: USA > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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  • The YP-38 maintains speed at altitude quite well, allowing it to effectively operate as an interceptor. The pilot is protected by armor plates on all sides, enhancing survivability. The YP-38 is equipped with a powerful 37 mm cannon, supported by two 12.7 mm and two 7.62 mm machine guns.

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Steam News / 16 September 2025

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