DCS: P-47D-30 Discussion

[msalama]

So many great aircrafts scrapped.

 

Indeed a sad episode. But then, what else could they've done? There was a severe shortage of raw materials for the civvie market and the demand was huge, plus the jet era had already started making the piston prop technology kind of obsolete, plus those birds were not "vintage" back then, plus everyone and their rear admiral's dog were decommissioning anyway because the war was, thankfully, finally over. What would _you_ have done in their place?

 

And you've got to understand those birds were not "cool" or "awesome" right after the war. They were a reminder of a tragedy everyone wanted to forget as fast as possible. So again, what could've _anyone_ done really?

Edited November 29, 2019 by msalama

[MegOhm_SD]

So true I read they was selling new Mustnags dirt cheap and now they are worth millions. So many great aircrafts scrapped.

 

Mustangs were going for $1500.00 USD at that time.

[BuzzU]

I'm about to buy another plane. I sure wish it was the Jug. That would be an easy decision.

[AG-51_Razor]

Just hold off until it hits the Early Access point where you can get it with a discount. That is what I am going to do for the Mossie :thumbup:

[BuzzU]

I don't mind paying full price because I know i'll love it and fly it a lot. I just wish we had some clue when it will be.

[Sniper175]

They already said q1 2020, in wags ama

[Andy1966]

soon, patience grasshopper.... I know, I can't wait too,

[Andy1966]

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[BuzzU]

They already said q1 2020, in wags ama

 

I missed that. I can wait for that. Maybe i'll fly the Mustang until the Jug shows up.

 

I like WW2 planes so much better than modern fighter jets. No gadgets. Just your own eyes and guns.

[Sniper175]

I missed that. I can wait for that. Maybe i'll fly the Mustang until the Jug shows up.

 

I like WW2 planes so much better than modern fighter jets. No gadgets. Just your own eyes and guns.

 

You and me both, may have to go to museum in Colorado Springs again this week and drool over the jug in their.:thumbup:

[BuzzU]

You and me both, may have to go to museum in Colorado Springs again this week and drool over the jug in their.:thumbup:

 

I need to go there too. It's only 100 miles away from me.

[Sniper175]

I need to go there too. It's only 100 miles away from me.

 

Ha 10 miles ish for me. you can actually see the full turbo super charger assembly outside of the jug. Thing is huge.

[Andy1966]

man, your killing me, you gotta get us some pics!

[Ercoupe]

Q1 2020? When they said, coming soon, I was hoping that I'd be able to give myself the P-47 for Christmas. Oh well, we've waited this long.....

[grafspee]

P-47 is quite complex plane,

[grafspee]

Can we have pre-order pls.

[VH-Rock]

I'm super excited for this one... Been waiting for a long time. I was hoping for a Christmas release when I have a bit of time but a couple more months wont do any harm :) I'd rather it be ready when we get our hands on her

[Sniper175]

Ok these are older ones but may get to museum again this week.

[Sniper175]

Last one was recovered from swamp in New Guinea if I remember correctly. They will rebuild it and fly again granted it’s a Razorback :thumbup:

[Raisuli]

Ok these are older ones but may get to museum again this week.

 

 

This down in the Springs? I have of a picture or two of me sitting in this aircraft.

[Sniper175]

This down in the Springs? I have of a picture or two of me sitting in this aircraft.

 

Ya sure is!:thumbup:

[SmirkingGerbil]

Similar to the A-10, i.e. building the plane around the gun, but the concept of "building an airplane around a supercharger" is applicable.

[Reflected]

A small request: would it be possible to release the psd template on day 1? It would be a huge help for us, skinners. Thank you!

[grafspee]

Similar to the A-10, i.e. building the plane around the gun, but the concept of "building an airplane around a supercharger" is applicable.

 

Idea of putting turbocharger in to fighter was common during ww2 NACA tests showed that turbocharging is superior to any other forced induction system.

Problem was in fitting this thing in to single engine fighter

Bell tried it with p-39 bur failed,

i think only republic with p-47 succeeded.

In planes larger like bombers for example B-17 turbocharging was introduced much much earlier.

[Sceptre]

not sure if anyone has mentioned this but if you go to dcs world\sounds\effects\aircrafts\engines, there is a folder for the P&W R2800, the engine used in the P-47 and Corsair, complete with high quality sounds