Brazilian P-47D thunder bolt Cruzeiro Squadron
P-47 WIKI:
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It was a successful high-altitude fighter, and it also served as the foremost American fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and it could carry 5-inch rockets or a bomb load of 2,500 lb (1,100 kg). When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to 8 tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war.
The Thunderbolt was effective as a short- to medium-range escort fighter in high-altitude air-to-air combat and ground attack in both the European and Pacific theaters. The P-47 was designed around the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engine, which also powered two U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps fighters, the Grumman F6F Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair. An advanced turbosupercharger system ensured the aircraft's eventual dominance at high altitudes, while also influencing its size and design.
Leader shooting down a bf-109. Model by @Alisuchanka
The P-47 was one of the main United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighters of World War II. It also served with other Allied air forces, including those of France, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, as well as Allied Mexican and Brazilian squadrons.
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The armored cockpit was relatively roomy and comfortable and the bubble canopy introduced on the P-47D offered good visibility. Nicknamed the "Jug" owing to its appearance if stood on its nose, the P-47 was noted for its firepower and its ability to resist battle damage and remain airworthy. A present-day U.S. ground-attack aircraft, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, takes its name from the P-47.
Picture that inspired me for the creation of this Squadron.
This is part of the Brazilian Challenge! by @Apollo018362
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Predecessor Anything from Brazil Challenge!
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 41.9ft (12.8m)
- Length 37.2ft (11.3m)
- Height 14.9ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 6,112lbs (2,772kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,002lbs (3,629kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.474
- Wing Loading 25.1lbs/ft2 (122.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 318.9ft2 (29.6m2)
- Drag Points 2948
Parts
- Number of Parts 273
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 994
Other variants is coming soon
@TheCommentaryGuy I was about to do that to put in the comments but i went lazy so
here is: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/If6NoD/P-47D-thunder-bolt
@TheCommentaryGuy I was gonna say that this looks and handles a whole lot like that one
you forgot to credit the original
@GuardianAerospace Next post
@blueLEFT2 please tag me
@GuardianAerospace It will come
this is spectacular! We need more of these
@HudDistance Thanks
@Seeras based mod
Based as hell
@blueLEFT2 you are VERY underrated
@blueLEFT2
Sure 👌
@blueLEFT2. Very good, i liked it
Hey @seeras can you make this a successor to this? https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/wH8gOh/Anything-from-Brazil-Challenge
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