P-47 Thunderbolt Pt. 1 Design and Speed

This is the first video in my series on Thunderbolt. I hope you like it. There is a lot to cover. Part 2 is coming soon.
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A couple of corrections. The prop in the test airplane was twelve feet two inches, Obviously I mis-spoke when I said 12.2".
The D model could run 70 inches at 23,000 feet at the turbo's max speed of 18,250rpm. I totally mis-spoke here when I said 23,000rpm, that was supposed to be 23k feet.
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[@SithLord2066]

I heard that when P-47 pilots became under attack from German fighters, they took evasive manuever by running around inside the big fuselage.

[@terencerucker3244]

Years ago I asked a WW2 veteran what it was like to have flown the P-51 and the P-47 both of which he had flown in combat. He said that the P-51 was like a Ferrari and the P-47 was like a Buick Roadmaster. I asked which one he preferred in combat and he answered "What would you bring to a demolition derby, a Ferrari or a Buick?" Well said.

[@pascalchauvet7625]

I think one thing is rarely mentioned. The R-2800 must have been the most reliable aero engine of its era, contributing to the great survivability of the pilot

[@captainover-tighten6729]

“I hope you are happy with what I’ve presented here, if not, I guess you will have to deal with it” that’s so PERFECT Greg. Thanks for sharing. Listening in the background while I go about my business. One of my favourite channels. Thanks for all you do.

[@daniellarge9784]

This channel is simply peerless. It sets the standard for in depth information and analysis based on genuine research in the true scientific meaning of the word. The laconic and smooth delivey of detailed techical information in a manner that is accessible to the average person is a monumental achievement only possible from a foundation of rare expertise, knowledge and experience. Not to mention hard work. Take a bow Greg.

[@Gearheadgotajob]

Can't figure out why photos and vids can never show the enormous size of these craft. Seeing them in person is the only way to appreciate this. Same with the Avenger.

[@shaunybonny688]

The idea of crew chiefs adjusting and modding planes back then is just fascinating.

[@mattdumbrill8324]

This is a hidden gem of a channel. The detail

[@dennismason3740]

Greg's Jug Series inspired a dozen YT warbird fans (some pilots) to step up to the camera and say "the P-47 is my favorite airplane". You and your 49 friends can have a wacky wrap party once the plane is assembled and all 50 dufusses sit on the wings and fuselage and tail for a group photo, drunk and shirtless.

[@tomhannah3825]

Extremely impressed - you told a great couple of stories, one top pilot modified his plane for speed, you mentioned how they were built and who could do final assemblies, and to top it off, you showed at the end a few struggling into the air from escort carriers! You set the standard for detailed tech talk on ww2 fighters' supercharging and everything else. My hat's off to you, sir! :)

[@Robert-ff9wf]

I thought the way they shipped them to Europe was genius! I watched a video once that showed the unboxing and full assembly. Incorporating the shipping container into helping with the assembly was so impressive, and it took little time to complete. I always had this fantasy of finding a couple of P47 crates lost to time in an old abandoned warehouse somewhere and being the only one who knew what they really were, then smuggling them back to my house and assembling one, I believe they even came with simple instructions on how to put them together. Nice to dream!

[@left_ventricle]

This literally is what you need from ‘good aviation video’. Plain, simple, objective and factual, yet really interesting. If you don’t get dragged into this video, you are not a true fan of Military Aviation.

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Good job, Greg. I’m a brazilian airline pilot, and very proud of our First Fighter Squadron , called “Senta a Pua” that fought in Italy using P47 D, and had plenty sucess in their missions. I’ve read many articles and books of some of these brazilian fighter pilots from the Brazilian Air Force (F.A.B. ) and they simply loved the P47 , especially its speed and reliability.

[@fredsalfa]

This has been sitting in my to watch list for a long time. Finally got to watch it to the end. My dad flew P47s against the Japanese in WW2. He would have been interested in this.

[@jaybee9269]

Those films of P-47’s struggling into the air off escort carriers are reminiscent of the Dootlittle raid B-25’s launching off USS Hornet.

[@AJax7886]

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[@williamyanosko4010]

My dad was a P 47 mechanic over in the Pacific during ww2...he had some interesting stories of his service..

[@kevinchapman635]

The p-47 all types was an amazing aircraft when we needed it. It got many pilots back when other aircraft failed and losses would mount. Lots of respect to all those involved with no matter the situation.

[@panzerkfw]

Greg is documenting history for future generations that will have no idea how to figure all this out.

[@Kabayoth]

The P-47N has to be my favorite plane from this era. Rugged, fast, long legs, heavy hitting, and a common sense design for maintenance. Some will cite the Sea Fury or the Bearcat, and I have to agree those hold up very well. But they did not arrive on the scene until late in the game.