Performance comparison charts for the US fighters used both in Pacific and Europe

Type Maximum Weight Maximum Speed Range Armament
Lockheed P38 Lightning 17,500 lbs 414 mph 1,100 miles 4 .50 cal. machine guns and 1 20 mm cannon
P 40 Warhawk 9,100 lbs 362 mph 850 miles 6 .50 cal machine guns
Bubble Canopy P47D Thunderbolt 17,500 lbs 433 mph 1,030 miles 6 or 8 .50 cal. machine guns
P51 D Mustang 12,100 lbs 437 mph 1,000 miles 6 .50 cal machine guns