DCS: P-47D-30 Discussion

Wish we could get a WIP screenshot up in here!

The fin fillet

Was also fitted to P-47D-30's.....

It is one of the fixes for some of the stability and control issues!

:smilewink:

Was also fitted to P-47D-30's.....

 

It is one of the fixes for some of the stability and control issues!

 

:smilewink:

From the P-47D-27-RE production lots onward (that would include the D-30s), a dorsal fin was fitted just ahead of the rudder.

The fin fillet was retro fitted to earlier Ds.

From the P-47D-27-RE production lots onward (that would include the D-30s), a dorsal fin was fitted just ahead of the rudder.

 

The fin fillet was retro fitted to earlier Ds.

In fact, according to Bodie's Republic's P-47 Thunderbolt, and other sources, the first P-47s factory fitted with the dorsal fillets were the -40-RAs.

the fin fillet

 

Was also fitted to P-47D-30's.....

Photos show there was little consistency as to which of the pre- -40-RA 'bubble-top' P-47s were retro-fitted with dorsal fillets; the same thing has been noted about P-47Ms ( http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2313379&postcount=226 )

P-47D-30-RA without dorsal fillet:

D-30-RA with:

It'll be interesting to see whether Ed's D-30 has the fillet.

Well supplied units in Europe typically got fillets for their P-47s. It was a slow process and often front line units went without the fillet due to operational demand.

If ED does not include the fillet then they will have to program in the characteristics caused by the low pressure area behind the canopy.

Photos show there was little consistency as to which of the pre- -40-RA 'bubble-top' P-47s were retro-fitted with dorsal fillets;

No there does not seem to be any consistency to it. It was probably one of those things they fixed on an inspection cycle as supplies were available.

field assembly of a P-47

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2D3k0sJ8HM

Jug confirmed to be the next WW2 fighter released. Woah, I did not expect that! :D

Jug confirmed to be the next WW2 fighter released. Woah, I did not expect that! :D

Yep. That was all a trap. They made us think Spity is next and then boom.:megalol:

DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt

The next World War II aircraft for DCS World will be the Thunderbolt. As you can see by the images in this newsletter, the cockpit is quite far along and overall project status is moving along nicely. Once the Bf 109 K-4 is out of beta (good progress as you can see in the 1.2.15 preliminary change log), progress on this module will further accelerate.

Sweet sweet whispers in my ear! Thank you for delaying the Spitfire and making this one next. I've only got one more free module and I really didn't want to waste it on the Spit.

"Waste" it on a Spit? Heresy!!!

In all seriousness I'm okay with it. The P-47 is a really cool bird too.

YEAHHH!!!! P-47 First!!!!!

Jug confirmed to be the next WW2 fighter released. Woah, I did not expect that!

Excellent News!!!

Really looking forward to the big girl.

Good news indeed.

"Waste" it on a Spit? Heresy!!!

 

 

In all seriousness I'm okay with it. The P-47 is a really cool bird too.

+1

The P-47D deserves the ED treatment, just as much as a Spitfire or Me 262 - it doesn't matter in what sequence they emerge.

Anyway, there's more room for nose art on the P-47...8) (Disclaimer: not all P-47D-30s; not all European based)

Yep. That was all a trap. They made us think Spity is next and then boom.:megalol:

Was that BOOM or THUD? (quick exit...)

I'm please to high Heaven with this. Funds were allocated, and soon I get to spend them.

Going to be good to see a second Allied aircraft up there, and the bomb cart is going to be fun to fly.

I like the Jug just as much as the Spity... but Spitfire in my poll had the biggest ammount fans on DCS forums according to my poll... so I thought it would bring more people fly quicker... although P-47 is second on that list :P

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=132682&page=9

I can't speculate on how this timing and order happened, but there must be a good business reason for it.

I'm just happy to soon be in the business of flying that big fat lovely lady.

I'm just happy to soon be in the business of flying that big fat lovely lady.

I can't wait.....ohh the strafing runs with 8 .50 calibers spitting hot lead!!

I'm sure this has been discussed, but can we expect the p-47 we get to be more, less, or similarly competitive to the German planes compared to our current p-51? And yes I know pilot skill, more important blah blah blah... but I'm asking in a technical manner. I'm kinda lazy to look through all the posts. :D

At very high altitudes, P-47 is the fastest of them all, but only and only at very hight altitudes. Also, pretty much no other piston fighter will catch P-47 in a dive, at least not without being unable to pull out of it or even getting disentegrated in process. It is famous of being rock solid and land peacefully with hundreds of holes on it. It's also well known for a good roll rate. 8 x .50 cals are a pretty formidable ant aircraft armament too.

On the flipside, it's climb rate it not really good at all, and it really isn't the most stellar turner either. Altitudes where DCS dogfights tend to happen, especially on multiplayer, P-47 will most likely have a though time against other warbirds.

Although, there is another role P-47 can excel, it is one of the best ground attack aircraft of the war. In my opinion, even better than many dedicated ground attack aircraft like IL-2. It is though, stable, has a formidable gun armament, and can carry a respectable rocket / bomb payload.

Thanks for the response. We are getting the paddle propeller version right? So that should help somewhat with climbing. It will be really fun for ground attack. I guess it is a hardcore energy fighter.

At very high altitudes, P-47 is the fastest of them all, but only and only at very hight altitudes. Also, pretty much no other piston fighter will catch P-47 in a dive, at least not without being unable to pull out of it or even getting disentegrated in process. It is famous of being rock solid and land peacefully with hundreds of holes on it. It's also well known for a good roll rate. 8 x .50 cals are a pretty formidable ant aircraft armament too.

 

On the flipside, it's climb rate it not really good at all, and it really isn't the most stellar turner either. Altitudes where DCS dogfights tend to happen, especially on multiplayer, P-47 will most likely have a though time against other warbirds.

 

Although, there is another role P-47 can excel, it is one of the best ground attack aircraft of the war. In my opinion, even better than many dedicated ground attack aircraft like IL-2. It is though, stable, has a formidable gun armament, and can carry a respectable rocket / bomb payload.

The P-47D-30 might not perform as badly at lower altitudes; attached is a report on a comparison test of a P-47D-4 against what looks to be an Fw 190F-8. The test was conducted in Italy in December 1943, covering SL to 10,000 ft.

No doubt the accuracy and specifics of such a test could be argued over ad-nauseum (hopefully not), but it has been posted mainly because it makes interesting reading.

The P-47D-30 might not perform as badly at lower altitudes; attached is a report on a comparison test of a P-47D-4 against what looks to be an Fw 190F-8. The test was conducted in Italy in December 1943, covering SL to 10,000 ft.

 

No doubt the accuracy and specifics of such a test could be argued over ad-nauseum (hopefully not), but it has been posted mainly because it makes interesting reading.

In that testing it sounded like the FW190 was quicker off the line but the P47 would end up winning the race. It also sounded like its climb rate and higher speed turn time wasn't that bad either. I'm sure this bird will be quite the handful even with its competition when used correctly.

I like the last picture in your other post ... really gives you an idea of how huge this plane really was.