P-47 Light

[bj229r]

Apparently WW2 pilots felt 6 guns more than adequate. They're the ones that removed 2 guns to lighten it.

Also interesting to note, F4Fs and P-40s with 4 guns were felt too lightly armed, so these were increased to 6 guns.

Seems 6 50cals is the magic killing number.

Oh, and if you don't get a P-47 low and slow every once in a while it's like only BNZing with a 109K. You miss out on half the fun. As any other US plane flyer in this game, snapshots with 6x 50cals are still quite lethal.

I'll take the 8 guns option as well, but you shouldn't deride me for suggesting taking the minimum weapons load once in a while. You may learn a thing or two you never thought about one of your favorite planes.

Krusty, I'd like to see you and my wife get into an argument....I could come back 3 days later and neither of ya would give an inch

[moot]

Apparently WW2 pilots felt 6 guns more than adequate.

WW2 pilots didn't fly in the MAs.

[Krusty]

I'd like to see folks stay on topic, m'self.... doesn't seem that's possible these days.

[BnZs]

Fact remains that if you want a plane armed with 6. 50s, there are at least a half dozen plane choices that are better than the P-47 at typical MA alts. 8 .50s (and in the case of the N, good speed) are what sets the Jugs apart.

Apparently WW2 pilots felt 6 guns more than adequate. They're the ones that removed 2 guns to lighten it.

Also interesting to note, F4Fs and P-40s with 4 guns were felt too lightly armed, so these were increased to 6 guns.

Seems 6 50cals is the magic killing number.

Oh, and if you don't get a P-47 low and slow every once in a while it's like only BNZing with a 109K. You miss out on half the fun. As any other US plane flyer in this game, snapshots with 6x 50cals are still quite lethal.

I'll take the 8 guns option as well, but you shouldn't deride me for suggesting taking the minimum weapons load once in a while. You may learn a thing or two you never thought about one of your favorite planes.