SnakeEyes, I think the performance numbers from that site you posted are a little high, but your are definitely right the P-47M/N is a real screamer.
I think the numbers from AHT (if my memory serves me correctly) are more like 463 mph max for the M, and the N is a little slower (5 mph or so?). But of course the N is only slower on paper because it is carrying so much more fuel.
People in AH, especially the Luftwaffe contingent, tend to forget (or intentionally forget for propaganda purposes
) that the 109G10 already is a 452 mph fighter.
Now personally, I like aircraft from all countries. I have no allegiance to aircraft from only one country. I fly P-51's, P-47's, Yak's, and even the odd N1K2. And even though some may die in shock I would love to fly the Dora.
But here is the funny part.
So many fans of late war Euro Theater aircraft (be it American, German, or British), constantly dismiss Pac aircraft as inferior and "easy kills". But they tend to forget that the two most effective combat aircraft of the war that saw service in numbers, were actually Pac aircraft.
What were they?
F4U-4 and the P-47N
So you can have your Pony, your Dora, your Ta-152, or even your Tempest.
The only thing that even comes close is either the Spit XIV or if properly flown the Me262 (and thats not a real plane just a beer can with flaming lighter fluid coming out the back
)
And for real life fighter missions I would take the F4U-4 or P-47N, over the Spit XIV any day of the week. Much more robust, better ability to carry wide range of external ordinance, much longer range, more reliable radial engine (combat damage wise). And they carry proper white star markings, instead of those Nancy Boy "aim here" roundels
Of course that all my opinon.... but its based on alot of fact
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