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

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

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Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	12200	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	???
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	12200	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	???

Details

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

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Armaments

Offensive armament

Main Article: Browning M2

The P-47D-27 is armed with:

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

Suspended armament

Main articles: FAB-250M43, FAB-500

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

1 x 250kg FAB-250M43 (forged) bomb (250 kg total)

2 x 500kg FAB-500 (welded) bombs (1000 kg total)

2 x 500kg FAB-500 (welded) bombs + 1 x 250kg FAB-250M43 (forged) bombs (1250 kg total)

Usage in battles

As with the normal P-47D-25, the D-27 can be used as either an excellent boom and zoomer, using its great energy retention and amazing arnament against high flying bombers and fighters or used as a fighter bomber, utilising the impressive payload and adequate diving characteristics of the P-47(be aware that both 500kg bombs drop first, then the 250kg bomb under the fuselage drops second after). The 500kg bombs are able to make short work of any tank, wether light or heavy, in its tier, but the 250kg bomb can only destroy soft targets, like armoured cars/SPAA of the sort. The way both 500kg 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, but using bombs restricts you to only staying low level, where your engine is less effective.

If you are using it as a high altitude fighter, side climbing is recommended, as you gain a vast advantage over other enemies. The hit and run tactic works 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, go for the wings/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(1250kg total!)
• 4 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)

Cons:

History

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See also

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