P-47G 雷电 | |
|---|---|
| 国家 | 美国 |
| 类型 | 司机 |
| 首次飞行 | 1941年5月6日 |
P-47G 雷电上的图片库，战斗机 共和国 P-47 雷电 是二战期间重量最大的美国飞机之一。不仅因为它一直是当今建造最多的战斗机之一（14，500个单位），而且因为它在火力支援任务中非常有效，以至于它最终成为其主要角色，因为其相当弱的战斗机性能不允许它与P-51野马竞争。其原始的完成和大小赢得了它的绰号祸害（朱格是巨无霸的缩写）。
| P-47G Thunderbolt | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 未知 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 56 |
| P-47G Thunderbolt Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | 塞斯·亨德里克斯 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 49 |
| Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | 比尔·马洛尼 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 18 |
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The Rare Version of a Legend
这 Republic P-47G Thunderbolt is a unique footnote in aviation history. While the “Jug” is famous for being the heaviest, most rugged single-engine fighter of WWII, the G-variant specifically refers to Thunderbolts built by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Buffalo, New York, rather than Republic Aviation. Because Curtiss struggled to keep up with the rapid engineering changes happening at Republic’s main plants, the P-47G models were often “frozen” in time—equivalent to early razorback P-47D models. Consequently, they were rarely sent overseas for combat and instead became the primary high-performance trainers for thousands of American pilots before they headed to Europe.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (P-47G-CU) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Fighter / Fighter-Bomber / Advanced Trainer |
| 船员 | 1 (Standard) / 2 (TP-47G “Doublebolt” trainers) |
| 发动机 | 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-21 Double Wasp (2,000 hp) |
| 最高速度 | 697 km/h (433 mph) at 9,144 m |
| Empty Weight | 4,513 kg (9,950 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 6,033 kg (13,300 lb) |
| 装备 | 8 × .50 cal Browning M2 machine guns (425 rpg) |
| Production Total | 354 units (all built by Curtiss) |
Design Engineering: Built Like a Flying Tank
- The “Razorback” Canopy: All P-47Gs featured the original “razorback” fuselage profile. Unlike later “bubble canopy” D-models, the G-variant had a high spine behind the pilot, offering excellent structural strength but limited rearward visibility.
- The Turbo-Supercharger: The P-47 was designed around its massive turbocharger, which sat in the rear fuselage. Air was piped from the front, compressed by the exhaust-driven turbine in the back, and fed back to the engine.
- Propeller Evolution: Early P-47Gs were equipped with the Curtiss Electric 12-foot propeller. Many were later upgraded with “paddle-bladed” props to harness more of the engine’s power during climbs.
- Telescoping Landing Gear: Because of its massive 13-foot propeller (on later variants) and wide stance, the P-47’s landing gear struts actually shrunk 9 inches when retracted to fit inside the wings.
Operational History: The Stateside Teacher
- The Training Workhorse: Because Curtiss production lagged behind Republic’s improvements, the USAAF decided the P-47G was better suited for Operational Training Units (OTUs). This ensured frontline pilots had a consistent, reliable airframe to master before flying combat-ready D-models.
- The “Doublebolt”: A small number of G-models were converted into TP-47Gs—the only factory-built two-seat Thunderbolts. By adding a second seat in tandem, instructors could finally sit with students to tame the massive torque of the R-2800 engine.
- Ruggedness Personified: Like all Thunderbolts, the G-model was famous for its ability to absorb incredible damage. The air-cooled radial engine could take several hits and keep spinning, unlike liquid-cooled engines where a single leak would lead to a seizure.
- The “Jug” Nickname: While often thought to be short for “Juggernaut,” many pilots claimed it was because the fuselage resembled a milk jug when stood on its nose—or because it was simply as big as a jug of gin.
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