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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.61 "Road to Glory"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.61 "Road to Glory"]].
  
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The P-47N-15 can in many ways be considered an more specialized fighter version of the P-47D series of fighters, being built solely for a boom and zoom strategy. The key difference separating the P-47N from both the D-series and other planes in general at the battle rating is it's top speed and maneuverability. bordering on just below 800 km/h, and with an airframe that can support it. This, coupled with its 8 devastating M2 .50 Brownings make it an extremely deadly and dangerous opponent.
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The P-47N-15 can in many ways be considered a more specialised fighter version of the P-47D series of fighters, being built solely for a boom and zoom strategy. The key difference separating the P-47N from both the D-series and other planes in general at the battle rating is its top speed and manoeuvrability, bordering on just below 800 km/h and with an airframe that can support it. This, coupled with its 8 devastating M2 .50 cal Brownings make it an extremely deadly and dangerous opponent.
  
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The P-47N also has clipped wing tips, allowing it higher level flight speed and giving it a much more controllable and faster roll rate. However, these wings widened the landing gear base and added room for more fuel tanks to be added to increase its range. This however added quite a lot of weight reducing its climb rate. But Despite its clipped wings, the P-47N actually gained wing area over the other models of P-47. overall Improving its pitch tremendously.
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The P-47N also has clipped wing tips, allowing it higher level flight speed and giving it a much more controllable and faster roll rate. However, these wings widened the landing gear base and added room for more fuel tanks to be added to increase its range. This added quite a lot of weight, reducing its climb rate. But despite its clipped wings, the P-47N actually gained wing area over the other models of P-47, improving its pitch tremendously overall.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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| 711 || 697 || 13,500 || 31.6 || 32.2 || 9.7 || 4.0 || 700
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| 713 || 697 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 31.5 || 32.6 || 9.7 || 9.7 || 700
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 9,144 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 9,144 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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| 795 || 750 || 13,500 || 28.2 || 30.0 || 18.2 || 8.4 || 700
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| 787 || 750 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 28.6 || 30.0 || 20.1 || 14 || 700
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
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| 855 || 450 || 520 || ~14 || ~6
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 520 || ~11 || ~8
 
|-
 
|-
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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|-
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| < 380 || < 420 || < 450 || > 250
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| < 400 || < 420 || < 450 || > 335
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 7,350 m || 2,000 hp || 2,300 hp  
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| 9,800 m || 2,100 hp || 2,793 hp
 
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|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
−
|-
 
−
! Optimal altitude
 
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
 
−
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|-
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
−
|-
 
−
! Optimal altitude
 
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
−
|-
 
−
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|- -->
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 9.5 mm Steel - Fore cockpit plate
 
* 9.5 mm Steel - Fore cockpit plate
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* 9.5 mm Steel - Armor plate behind Pilot's seat
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* 9.5 mm Steel - Armour plate behind Pilot's seat
 
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windshield
 
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windshield
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 8 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 4,000 total)
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* 8 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 4,000 total)
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|HVAR}}
 
{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|HVAR}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* Without load
 
* Without load
 
* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)
 
* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)
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* 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
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* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
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* 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (2,500 lb total)
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* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (2,500 lb total)
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* 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
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* 10 x HVAR rockets
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* 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)
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* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 10 x HVAR rockets (500 lb total)
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* 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
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* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 10 x HVAR rockets (2,000 lb total)
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* 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (2,500 lb total)
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* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 10 x HVAR rockets (2,500 lb total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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'''How to offensively engage an enemy aircraft:''' From the start of the match you want to be gaining altitude. Side climbing is heavily recommended, as many planes at the P-47's BR climb much faster vertically. Once at a high enough altitude, the P-47's greatest strength is its speed. It has great acceleration and great speed at most altitudes. From there your main operation of attack will be the simple Boom & Zoom tactic, making good use of its amazing energy retention. However it isn't strictly limited to this role. The P-47N has very strong elevator and rudder authority. While it is not the most recommended tactic, if you are at a higher speed you can dog fight most planes for short periods of time, so long as you make use of vertical space as well as horizontal while you do it and watch your speed.
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'''How to offensively Engage an enemy aircraft:''' From the start of the match you want to start by gaining altitude. Side climbing is heavily recommended, as many planes at the P-47's BR climb much faster vertically. Once at a high enough altitude, the P-47's greatest strength is its speed. It has great acceleration and great speed from most altitudes. From there your main operation of attack will be the simple boom and zoom tactic, or Boom & Zoom. Making good use of its amazing energy retention. However it isn't strictly limited to this role. the P-47N has very strong elevator and rudder authority. While it is not the most recommended tactic, if you are at a higher speed you can dog fight most planes for short periods of time. So long as you make use of vertical space as well as horizontal while you do it and watch your speed.
 
  
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'''How to perform defensive fighting:''' The P-47N's primary defensive strength is it's powerful engine and good energy retention. As well, its maneuverability is not too bad as either. With its decent roll rate you are able to do repeated rolling maneuvers to keep out of an enemies gun sights. As a last resort if you need to. You can confidently put it in a full 90 degree dive until they pull off. It is very difficult to rip the wings of the P-47N- a great deal of speed is required.
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'''How to perform defensive fighting:''' The P-47N's primary defensive strength is its powerful engine and good energy retention. Additionally, its manoeuvrability is not too bad either. With its decent roll rate you are able to do repeated rolling manoeuvres to keep out of an enemies gun sights as a last resort. You can confidently put it in a full 90 degree dive until they pull off. It is very difficult to rip the wings of the P-47N- a great deal of speed is required.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
|-
 
|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Oil
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
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! Type  
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! Type
 
|-
 
|-
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Auto controlled
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan = "1"| Tier
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! colspan="1" | Tier
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!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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!colspan = "1"| Survivability
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
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! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
−
|  
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|
 
| Offensive 12 mm
 
| Offensive 12 mm
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|  
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|
 
|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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|  
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|
 
| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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|  
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|
 
| FMBC mk.1
 
| FMBC mk.1
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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|  
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|
 
| New 12 mm MGs
 
| New 12 mm MGs
 
| FRC mk.2
 
| FRC mk.2
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
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| G-Suit
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| G-suit
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| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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|  
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|
 
| FLBC mk.1
 
| FLBC mk.1
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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*First and foremost the ''Offensive 12 mm'' should be researched. The next step should be to rush ''Compressor'', ''Engine'', and ''Engine Injection''. The proceeding choice should be between the new machine guns or the ''G-Suit'' (if you have weaker pilots, choose the ''G-Suit'' first over machine guns). The remaining modules can then be unlocked in any order desired.
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* First and foremost, the ''Offensive 12 mm'' should be researched. The next step should be to rush ''Compressor'', ''Engine'', and ''Engine Injection''. The proceeding choice should be between the ''New 12 mm MGs'' or the ''G-Suit'' (if you have weaker pilots, choose the ''G-Suit'' first over machine guns). The remaining modules can then be unlocked in any order desired.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
 
* Tracer belts consists entirely of M20 API-T ammo, which shred and burn through all planes
 
* Tracer belts consists entirely of M20 API-T ammo, which shred and burn through all planes
 
* One of the fastest propeller driven aircraft currently available
 
* One of the fastest propeller driven aircraft currently available
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* 8 x 12.7 mm machine guns provide a very respectable damage output and a lot of projectiles, Capable of even taking out bombers reliably
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* 8 x 12.7 mm machine guns provide a very respectable damage output and a lot of projectiles, capable of even taking out bombers reliably
 
* Excellent high altitude performance
 
* Excellent high altitude performance
 
* Excellent energy retention
 
* Excellent energy retention
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Lousy maneuverability at low speeds
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* Lousy manoeuvrability at low speeds
 
* Lower than average climb rate, slightly slower in comparison to a P-51D-30 (mostly offset by its interceptor spawn)
 
* Lower than average climb rate, slightly slower in comparison to a P-51D-30 (mostly offset by its interceptor spawn)
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* At its weakest at low altitude (yet still decently strong overall)
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* At its weakest at low altitude (yet still decently strong)
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* Extremely slow and sluggish if taken out with a full fuel load. (not recommended to use its full fuel load for any game mode in game)
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* Extremely slow and sluggish if taken out with a full fuel load (not recommended to use its full fuel load for any game mode in game)
 
* Machine guns are mounted very far apart
 
* Machine guns are mounted very far apart
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==

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P-47N-15
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This page is about the American fighter P-47N-15. For other versions, see P-47 (Family).

Description

GarageImage P-47N-15.jpg


The P-47N-15 Thunderbolt is a rank III American fighter with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB) and 4.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.61 "Road to Glory".

The P-47N-15 can in many ways be considered a more specialised fighter version of the P-47D series of fighters, being built solely for a boom and zoom strategy. The key difference separating the P-47N from both the D-series and other planes in general at the battle rating is its top speed and manoeuvrability, bordering on just below 800 km/h and with an airframe that can support it. This, coupled with its 8 devastating M2 .50 cal Brownings make it an extremely deadly and dangerous opponent.

The P-47N also has clipped wing tips, allowing it higher level flight speed and giving it a much more controllable and faster roll rate. However, these wings widened the landing gear base and added room for more fuel tanks to be added to increase its range. This added quite a lot of weight, reducing its climb rate. But despite its clipped wings, the P-47N actually gained wing area over the other models of P-47, improving its pitch tremendously overall.

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
713 697 13500 31.5 32.6 9.7 9.7 700
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
787 750 13500 28.6 30.0 20.1 14 700

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
520 ~11 ~8
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 400 < 420 < 450 > 335
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
9,800 m 2,100 hp 2,793 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 9.5 mm Steel - Fore cockpit plate
  • 9.5 mm Steel - Armour plate behind Pilot's seat
  • 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windshield

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The P-47N-15 is armed with:

  • 8 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 4,000 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: AN-M64A1 (500 lb), AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb), HVAR

The P-47N-15 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (2,500 lb total)
  • 10 x HVAR rockets
  • 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 10 x HVAR rockets (500 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 10 x HVAR rockets (2,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 10 x HVAR rockets (2,500 lb total)

Usage in battles

How to offensively engage an enemy aircraft: From the start of the match you want to be gaining altitude. Side climbing is heavily recommended, as many planes at the P-47's BR climb much faster vertically. Once at a high enough altitude, the P-47's greatest strength is its speed. It has great acceleration and great speed at most altitudes. From there your main operation of attack will be the simple Boom & Zoom tactic, making good use of its amazing energy retention. However it isn't strictly limited to this role. The P-47N has very strong elevator and rudder authority. While it is not the most recommended tactic, if you are at a higher speed you can dog fight most planes for short periods of time, so long as you make use of vertical space as well as horizontal while you do it and watch your speed.

How to perform defensive fighting: The P-47N's primary defensive strength is its powerful engine and good energy retention. Additionally, its manoeuvrability is not too bad either. With its decent roll rate you are able to do repeated rolling manoeuvres to keep out of an enemies gun sights as a last resort. You can confidently put it in a full 90 degree dive until they pull off. It is very difficult to rip the wings of the P-47N- a great deal of speed is required.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Controllable
1 gear 		Auto controlled

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm
II Compressor Airframe FMBC mk.1
III Wings repair Engine New 12 mm MGs FRC mk.2
IV G-suit Engine injection Cover FLBC mk.1
  • First and foremost, the Offensive 12 mm should be researched. The next step should be to rush Compressor, Engine, and Engine Injection. The proceeding choice should be between the New 12 mm MGs or the G-Suit (if you have weaker pilots, choose the G-Suit first over machine guns). The remaining modules can then be unlocked in any order desired.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Tracer belts consists entirely of M20 API-T ammo, which shred and burn through all planes
  • One of the fastest propeller driven aircraft currently available
  • 8 x 12.7 mm machine guns provide a very respectable damage output and a lot of projectiles, capable of even taking out bombers reliably
  • Excellent high altitude performance
  • Excellent energy retention
  • Strong wings, can withstand a high speed dive much better than any other aircraft.
  • Durable engine and airframe that can take a beating.
  • Very responsive rudder and elevator controls
  • While at high speed can turn better than many planes it faces for a very brief duration (not necessarily recommended)

Cons:

  • Lousy manoeuvrability at low speeds
  • Lower than average climb rate, slightly slower in comparison to a P-51D-30 (mostly offset by its interceptor spawn)
  • At its weakest at low altitude (yet still decently strong)
  • Extremely slow and sluggish if taken out with a full fuel load (not recommended to use its full fuel load for any game mode in game)
  • Machine guns are mounted very far apart

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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USA fighters
P-26 Peashooter  P-26A-33 · P-26A-34 · P-26A-34 M2 · P-26B-35
P-36 Hawk  P-36A · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-36C · ○P-36C · P-36G
P-39 Airacobra  P-400 · P-39N-0 · P-39Q-5
P-40  P-40C · P-40E-1 · P-40E-1 TD · P-40F-10
P-43 Lancer  P-43A-1
P-47 Thunderbolt  P-47D-22-RE · P-47D-25 · P-47D-28 · P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-47N-15
P-51 Mustang  P-51 · P-51A (Thunder League) · P-51C-10 · P-51D-5 · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · P-51D-30 · P-51H-5-NA
P-63 Kingcobra  P-63A-5 · P-63A-10 · P-63C-5 · ␠Kingcobra
Prototypes  XP-55
F2A Buffalo  F2A-1 · Thach's F2A-1 · F2A-3
BF2C  BF2C-1
F3F  F3F-2 · Galer's F3F-2
F4F Wildcat  F4F-3 · F4F-4
F4U Corsair  F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · F4U-1D · F4U-1C · F4U-4 · F4U-4B · F4U-4B VMF-214 · F2G-1
F6F Hellcat  F6F-5 · F6F-5N
F8F Bearcat  F8F-1 · F8F-1B
Other countries  ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃A6M2 · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc

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