Ready for the P-47D15-23 series

[Seadog36]

Arlo, that was really a superior find, thank you.

The videos can't impart the sound as accurately as real life, of course.  When you watch and hear them in person, there's no doubt (well....at least for me...) that the P-47 was the real Cadillac of the skies.

Oh....I'd like the D-23 (or 21, whichever) as well.  But the Beaufighter and Tojo should come first.

- oldman

This is a classic oldman if you have never seen it~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22zna572v4

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I highly doubt another P-47 is what Hitech has in mind for now.

He was receptive to the idea when myself and another squaddie visited him in Decemeber of last year.  I hope (and believe) his opinion is much different than yours or Karnak's and a D21 or D23 is in for consideration.  He did state there are MANY planes he wants to add after the terrain/graphics improvements.   

[Seadog36]

Ammo~

Have you ever seen this chart before? I've never run across it. I'm glad Hitech finally has those hard numbers to work with specific to the D-22/23. Look at the climb rate for the D-22, 3100 fpm at 5K, 350fpm better then either the D-25 or D-11 and 6mph faster than the D-25 at 30K

Fish42's link is a pretty rich source of actual documents~ glad he posted http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org

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Ammo~

Have you ever seen this chart before? I've never run across it. I'm glad Hitech finally has those hard numbers to work with specific to the D-22/23. Look at the climb rate for the D-22, 3100 fpm at 5K, 350fpm better then either the D-25 or D-11 and 6mph faster than the D-25 at 30K:cheers:

Fish42's link is a pretty rich source of actual documents~ glad he posted http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org

I just realize I have it bookmarked from ages ago and completely forgot about it   But, no, I have never viewed that chart and it is great news.

[Seadog36]

Read this encounter report of Don Gentile, lol the 190 goes for the HO shot and gets reversed lol~

http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/p-47/er/4-gentile-14jan44.jpg

[Karnak]

I had assumed you guys knew about that site.  It is a very nice one with lots of primary documents.

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I had assumed you guys knew about that site.  It is a very nice one with lots of primary documents.

The first three letters of that word are...

Great resource! 

[Seadog36]

The first three letters of that word are...

Great resource! 

Oh My!

[Butcher]

Always been interested in the P47D series, only question I have is why the D23? its not a huge upgrade from the D-11/D-25 we have, nor does it fill a gap (believe it was built 1944?).
I can see it being added eventually, but there are so many models and variants of other aircraft that haven't even begun to be added.
I would vote for Luftwobble AS models, but at the same I would ask for some of the gap model Spitfires that are not represented especially C wing configuration.
Dunno I simply don't see enough evidence its worth adding anytime soon, especially when the Japanese are misrepresented throughout as the Russians.
What sucks is the Tu-2 just got added, with Yak-3 (late war) which still leaves early war still ignored as well as anything midwar by japanese.

Karnak's right when the terms of performance of the D-25 is only slight of the D-23, why do we need the D-23 other then another 1944 Gap fighter?

[Seadog36]

Bucher, don't bemoan the addition of the Tu-2. It and anything added to the game is great. I won't re-argue the merits of a late model razorback again. There is plenty of documentation in this thread to support the easy addition.

For Razorback jug fans, just found this great vid of the P-47G known as SNAFU now, formally Lil' Demon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYeK9V49zj0 

enjoy

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nevermind

[Seadog36]

Haha ammo...I don't play much anymore. Really just pretty apathetic about the game these days.

[branch37]

If we get more razorback jugs, we better get the F6F-3

[Coalcat1]

If we get more razorback jugs, we better get the F6F-3

Add both in the same update, but I think the F6F-3 would fill more of a gap and be a bit more useful in scenarios and SEs, along with adding a Mid-war USN fighter.