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Title: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Onyx13 on February 05, 2011, 04:16:03 PM
Witch has the better climb rate P47N OR P47M. I have not seen a write up on the M model. :headscratch:
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Lusche on February 05, 2011, 04:37:15 PM
On the AH website, go to "Scores&Stats", select, "Statistics", then "Plane vs Plane" to find out  :aok
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: LLogann on February 05, 2011, 04:39:08 PM
You've never played the game and been in the hanger and right clicked your map to see the diff?   :bolt:

Witch has the better climb rate P47N OR P47M. I have not seen a write up on the M model. :headscratch:
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: LLogann on February 05, 2011, 04:42:12 PM
Lusche gave me the idea, thank him!   :salute
On the AH website, go to "Scores&Stats", select, "Statistics", then "Plane vs Plane" to find out  :aok
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Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: oakranger on February 05, 2011, 07:08:35 PM
Witch has the better climb rate P47N OR P47M. I have not seen a write up on the M model. :headscratch:

That is a easy question if you know what the M is used for and N is used for. 
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Krusty on February 05, 2011, 07:48:00 PM
Lusche gave me the idea, thank him!   :salute(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9210/genchartphp.png)

Yes, but those tests were done with full fuel... One of those planes had a LOT of extra weight onboard.


When loaded out similarly, they perform just about the same. It's the purpose/role you want them to perform: You want to dogfight? Try the M. It's got a lighter weight. You want to fly 1000mi and back, lug around 3000lbs of ord, or possibly escort B-29s to Japan and back? Try the N.

They have the same engine. The only "major" differences are loadout options and the "empty weight" on the 47N is noticably higher than on the 47M. (edit: I took an artistic license and greatly simplified the comparison)
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: bj229r on February 06, 2011, 05:00:36 PM
What Krusty said, + use wep on climb-out for N, just give to motor a few min to cool off before you start fighting, else you will have a REALLY heavy plane in a knife fight, and lose that extra horsepower you were counting on
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: JUGgler on February 07, 2011, 01:23:58 PM
That is a easy question if you know what the M is used for and N is used for. 
The "M" is used for bashing heads
The "N" is used for art!  ;)


JUGgler
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Krusty on February 07, 2011, 01:30:39 PM
That really makes no sense at all.

The 2 planes are really similar. Just about anything you can do in a 47M you can do in a 47N. The reverse is not true because of the loadout options missing from the 47M.
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: JUGgler on February 07, 2011, 01:32:27 PM
Yes, but those tests were done with full fuel... One of those planes had a LOT of extra weight onboard.


When loaded out similarly, they perform just about the same. It's the purpose/role you want them to perform: You want to dogfight? Try the M. It's got a lighter weight. You want to fly 1000mi and back, lug around 3000lbs of ord, or possibly escort B-29s to Japan and back? Try the N.

They have the same engine. The only "major" differences are loadout options and the "empty weight" on the 47N is noticably higher than on the 47M. (edit: I took an artistic license and greatly simplified the comparison)

I believe the differences tween the two are quite significant actually, the N has larger wing and spar on its spine. The actual flying performance of the 2 are very different indeed.

The only advantage the M has over the N is horsepower. IMHO


JUGgler
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Krusty on February 07, 2011, 01:36:06 PM
Not so.

The end flying "feel" is very similar, as long as you're not trying to compare max weights. I've made the 47N dance and sing just as well as I've made the 47M dance and sing. There's only a few mph difference between the two. The N's climb rate is a little lower because of the extra empty weight, but is still superior to the D-40 model.


Whatever you can do in a 47M, you can also do in a 47N. It really is that easy. They're both quite capable performers.


EDIT: The M and N have the exact same engine... Horsepower is identical. Only issues are frame-related or weight-related.
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: JUGgler on February 07, 2011, 01:36:33 PM
That really makes no sense at all.

The 2 planes are really similar. Just about anything you can do in a 47M you can do in a 47N. The reverse is not true because of the loadout options missing from the 47M.


I would say you can do more in the N than the M. But that's just me, what the h3ll do I know  ;)



JUGgler
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: JUGgler on February 07, 2011, 01:39:22 PM
Not so.

The end flying "feel" is very similar, as long as you're not trying to compare max weights. I've made the 47N dance and sing just as well as I've made the 47M dance and sing. There's only a few mph difference between the two. The N's climb rate is a little lower because of the extra empty weight, but is still superior to the D-40 model.


Whatever you can do in a 47M, you can also do in a 47N. It really is that easy. They're both quite capable performers.


EDIT: The M and N have the exact same engine... Horsepower is identical. Only issues are frame-related or weight-related.


Actually they DO NOT feel similar at all IMO. Just saying  ;)

I am absolutely positive that Yucca would agree with me on this  ;)

JUGgler
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Krusty on February 07, 2011, 01:58:31 PM
If you fly them both light, they do. If you're loading the N down with a couple thousand pounds of gas, then you're right, you'll feel the difference.

But then, I suppose I'm one of the few that actually dogfights (or... used to) the 47N in a light configuration. Most folks just climb to 30K, make passes on somebody below them, then run for home. (or, they suicide pork CVs or fields with no intention of surviving)
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: JUGgler on February 07, 2011, 02:16:46 PM
If you fly them both light, they do. If you're loading the N down with a couple thousand pounds of gas, then you're right, you'll feel the difference.

But then, I suppose I'm one of the few that actually dogfights (or... used to) the 47N in a light configuration. Most folks just climb to 30K, make passes on somebody below them, then run for home. (or, they suicide pork CVs or fields with no intention of surviving)

Your awesomeness is incredibly awesome for someone who is so awesome :aok




JUGgler
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: RTHolmes on February 07, 2011, 03:06:04 PM
doesnt the N have a larger, laminar flow wing? which suggest a bit less drag, but less stall warning?
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Solar10 on February 07, 2011, 03:11:11 PM
I agree with JUGgler.  Very different in feel.  Both very capable dog fighters though, although you can't fight them completely the same.

Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: jododger on February 19, 2011, 07:06:59 PM
I've had a bunch of fights recently vs JUGgler in some kind of JUG and me in a f6. all seem to end up slow stall fights in the dirt.  I personally would take JUGglers advise on this one. 

That of course is only --  IMO
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: EDO43 on February 19, 2011, 08:04:02 PM
Quote
EDIT: The M and N have the exact same engine... Horsepower is identical. Only issues are frame-related or weight-related.

not quite Krusty but very close...while you are correct that both engines produced 2800 horsepower in war emergency, the R2800-57 only equipped the first 500 P-47N's built.  The remainder were all equipped with either the R2800-73, -77 or -81.  Yeah, it's picking nits but the engines although similar, had slight differences between them, mainly the ignition system.

REFERENCE:  White, Graham. (2001).  R-2800, Pratt & Whitney's Dependable Masterpiece. Society of Automotive Engineers Publishing, Warrendale, Pa.  (pp. 279, 283, 408-413)
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Scherf on February 19, 2011, 09:08:32 PM
Could always check out the how-to vid here:

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=106972
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: oakranger on February 21, 2011, 10:46:50 PM
The "M" is used for bashing heads
The "N" is used for art!  ;)


JUGgler

LOL.

When i am fighting one of them, i see the big difference.  The N is easy to take on.  Once they lose that E they do not last long in the fight.  Stall is terrible.  When it comes to the M, WOW, tough little bugger to take on.  Love being picked by them.  I have a nice little defensive move that makes them loose that E. 
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: Imowface on February 21, 2011, 10:50:57 PM
they all perform the same when they hit the ground
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: oakranger on February 22, 2011, 12:16:18 AM
they all perform the same when they hit the ground


That holds true for all ACs.
Title: Re: P47N OR p47M
Post by: STEELE on February 23, 2011, 03:52:49 AM
The N will turn tighter, and feels more stable than the M, can definitely feel the extended tail filet and tail
adding stability, especially below say 250, feels more 152ish