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P-47D

11.8k jlewisifer  8.2 years ago

Why upload 2 P-47's in a row? Because i couldn't stop tinkering and because the only thing better than one Thunderbolt is two Thunderbolts. More than just a repaint of my P-47N, this model includes the "razorback" cockpit used on earlier P-47D's. Also I removed the fuel tanks from inside the wings (An addition on the later P-47N to extend range). Again, Full aft pitch for takeoff (aft trim helps a little). Level flight at about 340 MPH with no trim. Dogfight, Strafe some convoys, heck, go escort some B-17's!

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 37.3ft (11.4m)
  • Length 29.2ft (8.9m)
  • Height 13.4ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 5,804lbs (2,632kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,602lbs (3,902kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.232
  • Wing Loading 32.9lbs/ft2 (160.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 261.7ft2 (24.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3020

Parts

  • Number of Parts 56
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 289
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    10.3k Booster456

    @jlewisifer Oh K Np!

    8.2 years ago
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    11.8k jlewisifer

    @Booster456 Early P-47D's left the factory with the old "razorback" configuration. they began modifying existing aircraft with the much more advantageous bubble canopy in 1943. Thanks for the comment and upvoat!

    8.2 years ago
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    10.3k Booster456

    Doesn't the D have a bubble canopy?

    8.2 years ago
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    Cool cool

    8.2 years ago