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This is the 24th post in a series of topics on the Revised Aircraft & Cockpit Reference Guide that i am working on. It will contain all planes this time blah blah blah ...
--------------------------------------------- Republic P-47 "Thunderbolt" "The Jug" (`43,`44) One of the heaviest fighter aircraft of World War II, ironically the P-47 was designed to meet a 1940 USAAC requirement for a lightweight interceptor. It was designed by Alexander Kartveli based on the earlier P-35 design of Alexander Seversky. When reports on air combat in Europe came to the USA, it became clear that armour, heavy armament, self-sealing fuel tanks and a very powerful engine (Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp) should be preferred over any weight-saving compromises. The result was an impressive, very heavy fighter, which excelled as escort fighter and fighter-bomber. The most extensively built variant was the P-47D (about 13000 units). The P-47 was nicknamed "The Jug" (short for Juggernaut or because of the milkjug shape of the fuselage). Maximum Speed (P-47D): 540km/h at sea level and 700km/h at 9000m. Range 3060km. Tips: ⦠The P-47D and the FW190 are the best power divers of the game, with the Thunderbolt having a much higher break-up speed (approximately 1030km/h vs 900km/h). ⦠The P-47 is not sufficiently fast and manoeuvrable for dogfighting at low altitudes. Against other fighters use strictly B'n'Z tactics. ⦠Turning to evade shots at medium and long distance only allows the enemy to come closer. If he is very close make a last-moment hard turn and dive away. Otherwise, trust your armour and escape with a shallow dive. ⦠Try to stay at altitudes over 5000m and utilise team tactics. Although not good at dogfighting, the P-47 can withstand a lot of damage and can keep escaping for a long time thanks to its second-to-none diving ability. All this time the enemy is vulnerable to attacks from your friends. ⦠Best roll rate is at about 400km/h. Armament: P-47D: wings - 8x12.7mm Browning .50 (200rpg/15sec or with extra ammo 425rpg/33sec). --------------------------------------------- This message has been edited. Last edited by: neural_dream, |
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Supercharger speed cannot be adjsuted.
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Oops, cheers
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great job, ND
Detroit Pistons 2005-06 record: Central Division Champs, 54W-13L Losing Wings, Rudder, And Other Important Stuff Online As RCAF_Irish_403 RCAF 403 Sqn/127 Wing |
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On any plane? This is pretty confusing when the option is there on the keyboard setup, and advised to adjust at 4500m in the cockpit pdf. I was trying to adjust the charger on a P-47, but nothing happens. Didn't know what the issue was. |
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The best rate of roll you have listed is in TAS, correct?
That would be cool if they could hook rate of roll to IAS instead. Bill |
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