The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the United States from 1941 through 1945. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and in the fighter-bomber ground-attack role it could carry five-inch rockets or a bomb load of 2,500 pounds.
Here it is, the P-47D!
This isn't a specific P-47, but if it would be, it would probably be the N-15 version. Anyways, credits to Dragonlady for giving me the idea to build this aircraft. He also helped me make this aircraft 1:1 scale in size. Follow him and upvote his builds for great, quality work! I absolutely love the P-47, I think it is just a beast, or, a jug... One interesting thing about the p-47 though, or at least imo, is the large turbocharger located underneath the engine. That's what gives it its famous "jug" look. Without it, it would be a rather normal radial engined aircraft. One thing I would love to see however, is a P-47 without the turbocharger, I think it would be quite interesting. But yeah, I'm quite happy with this, I made it fly as realistically as I could. Still though, it's a ton of fun to fly around! It also comes armed with 8 MGs. So you should enjoy blasting enemies out of the sky, or on the ground.
1=NavLights
G=LandingGear
VTOL=Flaps
Enjoy!
Specifications
Spotlights
- EpicPigster1 5.5 years ago
- ACEPILOT109 5.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 3 airplane(s) +105 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 40.0ft (12.2m)
- Length 36.7ft (11.2m)
- Height 13.9ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 11,492lbs (5,212kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,618lbs (5,723kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.079
- Wing Loading 24.1lbs/ft2 (117.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 524.1ft2 (48.7m2)
- Drag Points 2601
Parts
- Number of Parts 393
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 1,455
With the update this should get a full cockpit interior
@Hedero ok
You can make any colorscheme changes you want, just be sure to credit me for the build. @CaptaincarrocaBR
can I make a painting of the Brazilian 1GavCA squadron and post it on the website?
@KnightOfRen
thicc
Way worse lol@KnightOfRen
Well for me it isn't too bad. It's the curving the insignia around the body that's horrible.@KnightOfRen
No I would've angled the insignia@KnightOfRen
Well the dihedral doesn't matter. I'm sure I could've done something. I just use chichiwerx's usaf insignia pack for all of my airplanes.@KnightOfRen
Lol I'm glad you think so@KnightOfRen
If I do another thunderbolt but I really doubt it.@KnightOfRen
Thanks. I wish I did the stars and bars though :c@KnightOfRen
Thanks dude!@KnightOfRen
Lol@switdog08
@Hedero
I doubt that
Yeah, or I just completely screw it up lol.@switdog08
Who knew
@Hedero
I guess the republic designers knew what they were doing lol
Actually no it doesn't. It looks hideous lol.@switdog08
@Hedero
Something just came to me: I think the turboless P-47 would look like a hawker tempest (the version without the intake)
Oh well although I really appreciate your offer to help, ChiChi already has a set of insignias for me to use. But thank you anyways! And also, I tend to eves droo a lot on here too lol.@CRJ900Pilot
Very nice! Personally I think this is one of your best works. Sorry to eves drop, but I have some insignias in my subassemblies that could solve your flush problem. Lmk if you're interested
Wow, thank you soo much for the support and feedback dude! I really appreciate it. I know, I know, missing the national insignias really does hurt but I don't know the best method to making them stick flush with the body. I see people paneling the insignia with the body but it looks insanely difficicult to do. I personally don't think I could do that. But yes, even I think it's a crying shame to miss it, however, if you know of a more efficient method to making one, please let me know. But anyways, I'm so very glad you like the airplane!@ChiChiWerx
Ok, you made an absolutely unforgivable mistake, IMHO...you left off the stars and bars! I’m sure you have a good reason for doing so, but if you know anything about me, you’ll know I’d never leave off the very best national insignia! However, the sheer charisma of the Thunderbolt compensates for that decision, so I forgive you. It doesn’t fly quite fast enough, the real thing was a 400 mph airplane, this one isn’t quite so fast, especially down low, but you actually have enough trim authority!!! That alone is worth 5 upvotes! Shape is great, the subject is fantastic and fantastically overlooked in this community and the shape of the cowling is spot on! Two thumbs up from me!
Yep.@BLITZWING
@Hedero thanks