Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE

⋠P-47M-1-RE

⋠P-47M-1-RE

USA

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
4.7	5.7	5.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

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This page is about the aircraft Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE. For other uses, see P-47 (Disambiguation)

Description

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)
ABN1K2-J	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
720	702	12200	25.6	26.2	8.3	10.8	500
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
801	760	12200	22.8	24.0	27.6	15.9	500

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
0	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

• No armour plating
• No armour glazing
• Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
• More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE is armed with:

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

Suspended armament

The Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

• 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb = total)
• 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb = total)
• 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,500 lb = total)
• 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
• 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (500 lb = total)
• 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb = total)
• 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,500 lb = total)

Usage in the battles

No plane should concern a competent P-47M pilot. However, many planes do become worrying opponents when flying below 5 km. The La-7, Tempest Mk V/Mk II, and Yak-9P are all examples of planes that can run down a P-47M at sea level. While the P-47M has a good climb rate, be wary of significant altitude loss during dogfights which rob the fighter of most of its potential energy.

Aircraft which should be kept in mind are the air spawning German fighters, and actually most Rank 4 fighters.

If you happen to be flying againt the 47M try to bait it to a lower altitude where it's options become severely limited. Otherwise, there isn't much one can do against a P-47M, unless piloting a Spitfire or Zero.

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator
II		Compressor	Airframe
III	Wings Repair	Engine
IV		Engine Injection	Cover

• All modules and improvements are unlocked from the start. The Tracer belts are the most popular for Air combat, while several other ammunition belts are optional for uses such for ground attack.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Forgiving aircraft
• Eight deadly .50 cal M2 Brownings
• Good ground-attack ordinance selection
• Unrivaled high altitude performance
• Very good high speed maneuverability
• Good climb rate, on par with the Bf 109 G-2
• Almost unrivaled top speed
• Airbrakes
• Radial engine is generally resistant to damage
• Access to premium bonuses in Silver Lions and Research Points

Cons:

• Payloads encourage a low-altitude attacker play style, playing into P-47M's disadvantages
• Poor low Speed maneuverability
• Mediocre low altitude performance
• Large size and wing span makes it an easy target when enemy has lead
• Engine damage is very likely in head-ons

History

Four P-47D-27 Aircraft were pulled form the production line at the Farmingdale factory and were fitted with the Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57(C) engine. They were also equipped with a larger CH-5 turbo-supercharger allowing the aircraft to reach 2800hp at 32,000 feet. Air brakes were also added underneath the wings to aid in deceleration and recovery during dives. These four prototypes were re-designated YP-47M.

The engine installations were eventually added to the last 130 P-47D-30s from Framingdale in Sept of 1944. They were all re-designated P-47M-1-RE. It is important to note that the under-wing racks were not fitted to this aircraft. It was intended to be strictly a fighter. They were delivered in Dec. of 1944. The dorsal fins were later added as a field modification.

The M-variant saw service with the 56th Fighter Group but problems with the new highly tuned R-2800 delayed their use until the last weeks of the war in Europe. At one point the aircraft was pulled from service and replaced with D variants until the aircraft performed reliably. The P-47M was never used against V-1 flying bombs, it's original target.

His P-47M-1-RE had the nickname "Ugly Duckling" and a striking paint scheme.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

• Official WT forum Aircraft Data Sheet section: "Republic P-47M"

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

• topic on the official game forum;
• page on aircraft encyclopedia;
• other literature.