| Tail Number / N-Number | N138AM |
| Manufacturer | LOCKHEED |
| Model | P-38J |
| Year Built | 1943 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 44-23314 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 2 (12,500 - 19,999 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | ALLISON |
| Engine Model | V1710 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 3,000 hp (2,238 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 288 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM |
| Street | 14998 CAL AERO DR |
| City | CHINO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91710-9056 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-01-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-09-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50114365 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A098F5 |