Bug fix
Racing Varient... Yes I freaking did.
"During WWII, the Thunderbolt served in almost every war theater and in the forces of several Allied nations. Used as a high-altitude escort fighter and a low-level fighter-bomber, the P-47 quickly gained a reputation for ruggedness. Its sturdy construction and air-cooled radial engine enabled the Thunderbolt to absorb severe battle damage and keep flying. This build performs exceptionally well, if its a little too fast for your taste throttle it back to about 90%. Rate. Comment, and e enjoy"-weebabyseamus

Happy Sunday Pilots!!! I'm back from the dead with another remaster of a developer's plane that although didn't make it into the base game, was still iconic for it's performance!

Uploaded 10 years ago, the P-47D was fast and maneuverable thanks to it's mixed propulsion. today it still is and AI has no problems flying it.
-when i lined the original up for a photoshoot with this one it flew away- fun times. Although the original was called the P-47D, it resembled more of the
P-47N. So that's what this one is based on.

It features
-Weapons, 8 50's, 10 HVAR's and 3 big boomers
-a new vr cockpit
-A new semi part efficient modeled 18 cylinder radial engine. producing 2300 hp and driving a variable speed propeller. It now has a top speed of 427 mph at all altitudes.
-4.2912X the original part count. WAY OVER BUDGET!!!
-AG instructions in the designer.

additional credit
-weapons balancing by RainMac
-either MrSilverWolf or Catbaron for inspiration behind the radial engine
-coding by BroBear for the speed controller
-MrSilverWolf for coding behind the structural failure

NOTES!!!
It will spawn in the desiner with the main gear and doors retracted. THIS IS NOT A GLICH! IT WILL spawn normally on the runway!

Ok so since i got off way early, here are the tips. you get:
VTOL controls the flaps
Trim controls the prop and cowel flaps
LandingGear Drops the main gear
AG1 cowel flap activation
AG2 engine master start
AG3
AG4
AG5 weapons master
AG6 hardpoint drop
AG7 canopy jetison
AG8 lights, canopy, and secondary gear doors and tail wheel.

to open the cowel flaps is AG1 and trim. all the way up or input vallue 1 is open, 1/4 the way up or input vallue .25 is closed

FLYING PAY ATTENTION!!!

to start the engine, trim all the way up, press ag 2, then ag1.

to take off, ensure engine is started,flaps are at 1/4 (if fully loaded) and throttle all the way up, then move trim down towards center or input 0 to pick up speed. you can use the rudder as needed if things get too sideways but honestly your best bet is to let the plane do it's thing. if you go into the grass that's fine

raising landing gear Press LandingGear, THEN AG8. IN THIS ORDER!!!

VnE is around 475 kts IAS. you're in for a rude awakening if you push it past this for too long

lowering gear press AG8 THEN LandingGear IN THIS ORDER!!!

for landing throttle to 30%, then when your under 250 knots, apply full flap and pitch the prop to full and open cowel flaps. (trim all the way up) you should be able to slow down for landing. DO NOT use the wheel brakes until you're moving very slowly. BETTER YET use the tail wheel to flip yourself around and roll backwards and then use the breaks.

COMBAT

AG 5 is the weapons master. make sure it is activated before engaging enemies. you have limited ammo so use it wisely. The P-47 is an energy fighter so keep that in mind.

EGRESS In the event of being shot down, or breaking the airplane somehow, it is recommended to jettison the canopy. (AG7) this plane is really good at dead stick water landings so keep that in mind.

It's also accidently a really good seaplane but you didn't hear that from me.