8 Iconic Military Aircraft Built By Lockheed Martin

Introduced in 1939, this fighter-bomber aircraft could reach speeds of 414 mph and was armed with a 20mm automatic cannon, 12.7mm Browning heavy machine gun, aerial rockets,

P-38 Lightning:

Also introduced in 1939, this multirole aircraft had a top speed of 249 mph and was equipped with Browning machine guns, conventional drop bombs, and depth charges.

Hudson:

This bomber aircraft, introduced in 1942, could reach 322 mph and was armed with 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns, torpedoes, and depth charges. It was used in naval bombing operations

Ventura / Harpoon:

Introduced in 1945, this electronic warfare and transport aircraft had a top speed of 346 mph and no armament. It was known for its distinctive triple-tail design and long-range transport capabilities.

P-38 Lightning:

First flown in 1945, this fighter-bomber reached speeds of 577 mph and was armed with 12.7mm machine guns, conventional drop bombs, and HVAR rockets. It was the first American jet fighter 

P-80 / F-80 Shooting Star: 

Entering service in 1950, this interceptor aircraft had a top speed of 585 mph and was equipped with 12.7mm Browning M3 machine guns and Mighty Mouse aerial rockets. 

F-94 Starfire: 

 Introduced in 1955, this high-altitude surveillance aircraft had a top speed of 475 mph and carried no armament. It was renowned for its ability to operate at extreme altitudes 

U-2 Dragon Lady:

This transport aircraft, introduced in 1956, could reach 373 mph and had no armament. It was known for its versatility in tactical airlift missions, including cargo transport and medical evacuation.

C-130 Hercules: