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Thanks alot man!
Is it correct that the P-47 never carried a 1000lb bomb on the centerline? only 500lbs and under?
200 gal steel "flat" belly tank.
Also,
Pic 3. P-47D with P-38 drop tanks apears to be fitted with the 150 gal steel drop tanks, not the P-38 type.
Pic 5. 150 gal drop tank apears to be P-38 tanks, possibly 165 gal as they look a bit large for 150 gal.
Pic 6. 300 gallon wing tank 150 gallon center line tank and 1000lb bomb apears to have a 150 or 165 gal P-38 tank on the wing, I don't think 300 gal P-38 tanks were ever used on the P-47 (though the P-47N did use 300+ gal tanks), an in this case it would have made the weight distribution way off as a full 300 gal tank would weigh over 1,900 lbs.
7. 5" inch rockets with 500lb bombs Those would be the 4.5" tube launched rockets.
I havent seen any pictures of one on the center line, doesnt mean its not true. Maybe some one will know for sure.
Has there been a thread made for info on drop tanks used in the war? (especilly on the US as they seem to have used a greater variety than anyone else)
If not, it might be good to start one.
Also,
Pic 3. P-47D with P-38 drop tanks apears to be fitted with the 150 gal steel drop tanks, not the P-38 type.
Pic 5. 150 gal drop tank apears to be P-38 tanks, possibly 165 gal as they look a bit large for 150 gal.
Pic 6. 300 gallon wing tank 150 gallon center line tank and 1000lb bomb apears to have a 150 or 165 gal P-38 tank on the wing, I don't think 300 gal P-38 tanks were ever used on the P-47 (though the P-47N did use 300+ gal tanks), an in this case it would have made the weight distribution way off as a full 300 gal tank would weigh over 1,900 lbs.
7. 5" inch rockets with 500lb bombs Those would be the 4.5" tube launched rockets.