P-47D-27 (USSR)

▂P-47D-27

▂P-47D-27

USSR

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.7	4.3	3.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

Purchase:1 900

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This page is about the premium Russian fighter ▂P-47D-27 Thunderbolt. For other uses, see P-47 (Family).

Description

The ▂P-47D-27 Thunderbolt is a rank III premium Russian fighter with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/SB) and 4.3 (RB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.43.

The ▂P-47D-27 Thunderbolt is a Soviet lend-lease version of the iconic American P-47D-25, with only minor differences including a camouflage colour scheme and Russian forged and welded FAB bombs weighed kilograms instead of the American bombs AN-M series bombs weighed in pounds.

The fighter does, however, retain the eight deadly 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns which this fighter is renowned for, easily ripping off wings and also setting fuel tanks ablaze. The fighter's overall good energy retention makes this an excellent Boom & Zoom fighter but is restricted by its slow initial climbing ability. To counter the slow climb, side climbing at the start is recommended if looking for an altitude advantage to make the most use out of Boom & Zoom. This fighter also doubles as a great ground attacker, mounting an impressive payload (1,250 kg total!), unfortunately, the US did not include HVAR rockets with the lend-lease package, thus they are not available for the Soviet version.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 9,144 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
676	657	12200	26.2	27.2	7.3	7.3	600
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 9,144 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
729	700	12200	23.8	25.0	15	10.6	600

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
885	450	???	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< ???	< ???	< ???	> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
?,??? m	??? hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

• 38mm of bulletproof glass in cockpit
• 9.5mm steel under bulletproof glass in cockpit
• 9.5mm steel behind pilot's seat

Armaments

Offensive armament

The ▂P-47D-27 Thunderbolt is armed with:

• 8 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (425 rpg = 3400 total)

Suspended armament

The ▂P-47D-27 Thunderbolt can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

• 1 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bomb (250 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg FAB-500 bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg FAB-500 bombs + 1 x 250kg FAB-250M43 bombs (1,250 kg total)

Usage in battles

As with the normal P-47D-25, the D-27 can be used one of two modes, first as an excellent Boom & Zoom fighter, using its great energy retention and amazing armament against high flying bombers and fighters. Another option is as a fighter bomber, utilising the impressive payload and adequate diving characteristics of the P-47 (be aware dropping order of the bombs, the 500 kg bombs drop first and secondly the 250 kg under the fuselage is dropped). The 500 kg bombs are able to make short work of any tank whether light or heavy in its tier, but the 250kg bomb can only provide enough explosive power to destroy soft targets, like armoured cars/SPAA of the sort. The way both 500 kg bombs drop should either be used against a group of tanks (combined battles) or against large pillboxes. Other than that, the P-47 can be used in multiple roles, unfortunately, using bombs restricts flight to only staying at a low level where the P-47's engine is less effective.

If you are using it as a high altitude fighter initially side climbing is recommended, as you gain a vast advantage over other enemies. The hit and run tactics work best for the P-47, singling out a lone fighter below you, diving towards them and a 2-second burst from the M2 Brownings will most likely destroy them. Always try to avoid a head-on engagement, as your engine is exposed from the front and most likely break down if something manages to hit it. If you are willing to engage a heavy bomber main targets should be the wings and elevators, as they are easy targets for the P-47.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not controllable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		FAB-250M43
II		Compressor	Airframe
III	Wings Repair	Engine		FAB-500
IV		Engine Injection	Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Excellent multi-role fighter in the Soviet tree
• Outstanding payload (1,250 kg total!)
• 4 x Browning M2's on each wing will make short work of any fighter/attacker
• Plenty of ammo provides 33 seconds of sustained fire
• Bubble canopy provides excellent view (SB)
• Amazing energy retention makes it an excellent diver

Cons:

• Heavy fighter, sluggish and difficult to manoeuvre at slow speeds
• Bad turning ability
• Engine performance is worse in low altitudes
• Worse performance when mounting bombs
• Slow climbing
• Larger than the average fighter
• Bomb drop order makes it less viable for prolonged ground attacking

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