I agree w/ AKAK. The La7 is fast, but after it's speed and acceleration, it is a very average, and easliy beatable plane. In fact, in a 1v1, the speed advantage the la7 has is a liability for 90% of LA7 pilots. These guys will overshoot and expose themselves to easy deaths. Sure there are a couple exceptional LA7 pilots, but that can be said for any model. I've been here for just under a year, so I'm no "veteran" of AH... each month I learn a bunch more...this month my ratio against La7's is: 41-2.
If a relative youngster to the game can manage this.. anyone can..... IMO the La7 has no business being perked....unless you perk all late war planes, I guess.
Edit: Back on topic... I love the idea of a perked p-47... why not?
Since everyone should have a perked varient of their ride of preference.. can I have a perked pony? the -H?
(please don't slam me too much, I'm just wishing.)