I thought it was going to be "Jugs" of powder in the 8lb variety or something!
NOTHING like the sound of a big, beautiful radial starting and idling. (skip ahead to the 1 minute mark.)
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Cameramonkey again.
In the third photo down you can see one of the older models in the top right, as evidenced by the "razorback" configuration. I always thought those looked cooler, but the bubble canopy on the later models gave the pilot better SA.
The later p47's and the corsair (which used the same engine) were very powerful. Maybe the most powerful single engine planes of their time. And with 6 .50 cals in the wings, they could tear stuff up in a hurry.
I like the Corsair over the Jug. JMHO as that airframe is just more appealing.
I would argue that the Corsair is the most graceful propeller-driven aircraft ever built. I also feel some local loyalty to the Jug since they were built in Evansville, thus an Indiana product.
I like the Corsair over the Jug. JMHO as that airframe is just more appealing.
A very graceful aircraft, just beautiful. The Jug has a certain appeal to me though. It's simple, rugged, and carries a lot of combat power. There is a reason they named the uglier, but ay badder A-10 after it.
The Corsair would be my favorite as well. I used to live for watching Baa Baa Black Sheep back in the day.
In the third photo down you can see one of the older models in the top right, as evidenced by the "razorback" configuration. I always thought those looked cooler, but the bubble canopy on the later models gave the pilot better SA.
The later p47's and the corsair (which used the same engine) were very powerful. Maybe the most powerful single engine planes of their time. And with 6 .50 cals in the wings, they could tear stuff up in a hurry.
It's worse, they actually had eight .50 caliber guns, four in each wing in a staggered arrangement. Some carried six, but it was designed for eight plus 2500lbs of party favors.
Design Analysis of the P-47 Thunderbolt
Great show. Pappy Boyington was the man. I read his autobiography years ago. IIRC the book went by the same title as the show.