P47-N Climb

[Redlegs]

I really think the M would be a tough call on whether to perk it. But I just don't see it being perked. Can it really match up with a Spit14, F4U-1C, or F4U-4

[Wingnutt]

I really think the M would be a tough call on whether to perk it. But I just don't see it being perked. Can it really match up with a Spit14, F4U-1C, or F4U-4

Im thinking perk due to its MASSIVE performance increase over the other jugs, non-perked it would render the rest obsolete from a fighter standpoint, they would still be useful for attack though considering the M carried no ord.

[Widewing]

I'll give you high speed handling, but the K4 can turn with the Jug in a slow fight.

At lower altitudes the 109K-4 is a major handful for any P-47. However, at the altitudes where the P-47 was engineered to fight (above 25k, up thru 40k) the K-4 is outclassed. For example, in terms of speed, the P-47N can reach 476 mph at 30k. That said, you can count on one finger the number of times a real fight develops at 30k...

My regards,

Widewing 

[angelsandair]

No.
P63 would not be perked, P47M could go either way.

P-63 is a low alt monster. Perfect for AHII. If not perked, then give it an ENY of 5.

[Krusty]

Oh good GOD man lay off the frickin' P-63! While many were made, only a handful saw real use! Even with the VVS sneaking a few to Berlin they were very unimportant compared to other craft in this game.

[angelsandair]

Oh good GOD man lay off the frickin' P-63! While many were made, only a handful saw real use! Even with the VVS sneaking a few to Berlin they were very unimportant compared to other craft in this game.

You guys want your IAR 81C's, Brewster Buffalos and Mossie bombers, I want my P-63

(Plus, I really just joke around with it now, I doubt we'll see it any time soon, but nothing wrong with hoping) 

[BnZ]

I want a P-47M so bad it makes my teeth hurt, but still, it needs a perk price.

The P-47M compared to the 109K4 has 8 of the easiest shooting guns in the game, visibility, no dive limitations, roll rate, AND the natural popularity of being an American plane. So it would need a light perk, along the lines of the C-Hog.

[MjTalon]

I remember a event were i encountered a P47 at 23k, that was possibly one of the best fight's i've had. I shot him down but i can easily tell you that the pilot of that P47N knew his plane ( can't remember pilot name, been gone from AH for about 5 months ). The 109 can easily dominate a jug below 20k with the right pilot behind the stick, but if you run into a jug pilot who know's his stuff above 20k, your in for a suprise!

And is it just me, or does the jug's armor really shows at 20k+? I had put about 5 30mm rounds ( confirmed ) into that plane and he didn't go down, seems that the bullets velocity is affected at those altitudes.

[caldera]

Here are some pics of a P-47M at the WWII show this summer in Reading, Pa.











That last one i use as my desktop background. This plane flew in a low alt luftberry over the field, along with 2 corsairs and a P-40. This was the first time i've seen a jug in person and it was impressive to say the least. Given the choice, i would rather have a 47 than a 51 any day. Just don't make me choose between a P-47 and a F6F. 

[Chalenge]

...That said, you can count on one finger the number of times a real fight develops at 30k...

True. I have tried to engage that high and after the first pass the other guy always runs in a hard dive.