P-47d11 vs. Drop Tank

[Slade]

Added Drop Tank costs for P-47d11.

http://oracledba.help/app/ww2planes/index.php?n=Site.DropTankCost

EDIT: In the tests I found the P-47d11 is actually 2mph faster than d40 on the deck. 

X15

[drgondog]

Not enough to note 2mph difference w/o knowing gross weight at TO, type fuel used in the test, Boost and RPM, W/I?

D-40 came equipped with wing racks, D-11 had some installed at Depot, so how was the test configured. Wing racks are a big drag item.

[Slade]

drgondog,

All my stats invite you to try and test for yourself as I provide exactly what I did to get the result.  Also they are based on the plane as modeled in this  game, i.e. not exactly as it was in WWII.

In this case:

Testing Parameters:
* Altitude 100-200 feet for all tests.
* Droptank (if equipped) dropped on runway before take off for tests.
* Plane internal fuel was 25% fuel.
* Smallest gun package used in tests unless indicated otherwise.
* Speed measured at edge of radar ring (some planes can go a few mph faster after radar ring).
* Wep used from start if plane had it.

You can set this up and check the weights for yourself or any other property you like.

Please share your findings! 

X15 

[drgondog]

drgondog,

All my stats invite you to try and test for yourself as I provide exactly what I did to get the result.  Also they are based on the plane as modeled in this  game, i.e. not exactly as it was in WWII.

In this case:

Testing Parameters:
* Altitude 100-200 feet for all tests.
* Droptank (if equipped) dropped on runway before take off for tests.
* Plane internal fuel was 25% fuel.
* Smallest gun package used in tests unless indicated otherwise.
* Speed measured at edge of radar ring (some planes can go a few mph faster after radar ring).
* Wep used from start if plane had it.

You can set this up and check the weights for yourself or any other property you like.

Please share your findings! 

X15 

 missed the memo - thought you were discussing 'life' results.