P-47 size comparison. (1 Viewer)

[Airframes]

Whilst researching for the current Group Build in the modelling section, I came across this size comparison chart in the book "Thunderbolt, a documentary history of the Republic P-47", by Roger Freeman, which I thought might be of general interest. (apologies for the distortion, I had to photograph the page, as the book wouldn't fit on the scanner without damaging the spine).
We all know that the P-47 was a large aircraft, but this shows it wasn't just big, it was huge !
Note in particular its size compared to the Bf-109G.

 

[pinehilljoe]

It would be interesting to see the P-7 compared with the F6F, or F4U

 

[GrauGeist]

It would be interesting to see the P-7 compared with the F6F, or F4U

The F4U was pretty close (width/length) to the P-47.
Both wingspan were 41 feet, the P-47 being three feet longer at 36 feet.
The Thunderbolt's fuselage was larger, though.

 

[Sisu]

The F4U was pretty close (width/length) to the P-47.
Both wingspan were 41 feet, the P-47 being three feet longer at 36 feet.
The Thunderbolt's fuselage was larger, though.

The P-47 is a BIG airplane...

Edited ( I think ) on Graugeist's suggestion, to remove a photo.

 

[GrauGeist]

The P-47 is a BIG airplane...

The Jug certainly is large, no doubt, but you might want to edit that photo before the Mods see it.

Boobs must be covered - forum rule.

 

[Sisu]

The Jug certainly is large, no doubt, but you might want to edit that photo before the Mods see it.

Boobs must be covered - forum rule.

Sorry about that -- I'm pretty new here, and don't know how to edit yet. I thought she was a pretty good size comparison.

Sisu

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Sorry about that -- I'm pretty new here, and don't know how to edit yet. I thought she was a pretty good size comparison.

Sisu

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[GrauGeist]

Sorry about that -- I'm pretty new here, and don't know how to edit yet. I thought she was a pretty good size comparison.

Sisu

She was a fantastic size comparison and it was a great photo - unfortunately her jugs were showing!

 

[Sisu]

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Actually, I don't see a reference to this particular issue in the terms. I have absolutely no problem with the picture going away, though, and I apologize for the photograph.

 

[tomo pauk]

We all know that the P-47 was a large aircraft, but this shows it wasn't just big, it was huge !
Note in particular its size compared to the Bf-109G.

Making a fighter around a 2000 HP engine + turbo system as big as that engine, plenty of fuel, 8 heavy guns and their heavy ammo is a far cry vs. making a fighter starting with a 600 HP engine, tiny amount of fuel, two light guns and their light ammo

 

[GregP]

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Re-read them and didn't see any rule on boobs. Did I miss it? Again?

 

[Wurger]

Re-read them and didn't see any rule on boobs. Did I miss it? Again?

 

[GrauGeist]

Boobs = Adult Content.

Don't get me wrong, I am one to appreciate adult content.

We're just not supposed to appreciate it here...

 

[pbehn]

Did they get even bigger (longer) when internal fuel was increased?

 

[pbehn]

SaparotRob I was referring to the P-47 of course.

 

[SaparotRob]

Of course. I probably hit the wrong round award.

 

[sotaro]

Was aircraft volume an engineering specification? or any part of the aircraft besides the engine and tanks for fuel, lubricants, hydraulics, oxygen, nitrous, alcohol/water ADI, etc etc? I thought fuselage volume would be known, but I have never seen it referred to.

 

[GrauGeist]

Was aircraft volume an engineering specification? or any part of the aircraft besides the engine and tanks for fuel, lubricants, hydraulics, oxygen, nitrous, alcohol/water ADI, etc etc? I thought fuselage volume would be known, but I have never seen it referred to.

The volume was always intended to be calculated to be as small as practical, taking into account for nessecary items (as you mentioned) plus radio equipment and other items.

The P-47's fuselage was much larger than other fighters because it had to accommodate the remote turbo system that was located behind the cockpit.

 

[sotaro]

The volume was always intended to be calculated to be as small as practical, taking into account for nessecary items (as you mentioned) plus radio equipment and other items.

The P-47's fuselage was much larger than other fighters because it had to accommodate the remote turbo system that was located behind the cockpit.

Thank you GrauGeist. My question is: Was aircraft volume a known statistic for an aircraft? I understand the imperative of making the aircraft as small as possible and as light as possible and the conflict of those imperatives with the bulk, center of gravity constraints and ducting of the turbosupercharger that caused the bulbous look of the P-47. Is it raining a lot in Redding? It started to rain lightly here around 6pm.

 

[pbehn]

Thank you GrauGeist. My question is: Was aircraft volume a known statistic for an aircraft? I understand the imperative of making the aircraft as small as possible and as light as possible and the conflict of those imperatives with the bulk, center of gravity constraints and ducting of the turbosupercharger that caused the bulbous look of the P-47. Is it raining a lot in Redding? It started to rain lightly here around 6pm.

I've not seen total volume referred to, wetted area and cross-sectional area are though which obviously impact on volume.