FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
The P-47 served in national guard units till 1953.
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The P-47 served in national guard units till 1953.I can't help thinking one reason (and perhaps dominating reason) the P-51 was chosen for post war service over the 47N was North American management was better at politics and lobbying than the Republic Management.
The P-47's days were numbered as the war drew to a close.I can't help thinking one reason (and perhaps dominating reason) the P-51 was chosen for post war service over the 47N was North American management was better at politics and lobbying than the Republic Management.
The P-47D-25, in service at the end of WW2 had a max weight to empty weight of 9400 lbs compared to the AD-1, under development at the end of the war, which had a max weight to empty weight of about 7500 lbs (according to Wagner's "American Combat Planes"). The AD-1, did seem to have a significant range advantage. The P-47N, also in service at the end of the war would have been comparable to the later model ADs, including power. Range always seemed to be a strong point for the ADs.The P-47's days were numbered as the war drew to a close.
It was the right aircraft in the right place at the right time and it delivered tremendous hurt to the enemy, butnthere were other aircraft that were being developed during the P-47's service life that would eclipse it. Therefore, it remained in active service with the Air Force until 1949 and as Joe mentioned, in service with National Guard units until 1953.
What replaced thet P-47?
The Douglas A-1D, which was being developed latewar and may have even seen combat if the Pacific war continued longer than it did. But the fact of the matter is, the A-1 was far better suited to the ground attack role than the P-47. It had decent speed, excellent range and it's bombload was the same as a B-17's max. - 8,000 pounds, which was 5,500 more than the P-47.
While the A-1D may not have had the 8 .50 cal. MGs, it did have 4 20mm cannon, which is a considerable amount of damage to anything on the receiving end.
So really, by the time the Korean war started, the P-47 was simply not needed.
Which aircraft, the P-47 or the P-51, could better perform the role of interceptor to protect the Continental US?
Ah, good point. I remember the east coast (P-47, Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York) vs west coast (P-51, North American Aviation, Los Angeles, California) point came up in other threads.In what part of the country?
The A-1 didn't replace the P-47, it was a Navy aircraft. The USAF didn't use the A-1 until Vietnam. The P-47 was replaced in the fighter-bomber role by the F-51, F-80, and F-84. The F-47 would have been useful in Korea, it just wasn't available. Also the range of the Mustang was needed early on when mission were flown from Japan.The P-47's days were numbered as the war drew to a close.
It was the right aircraft in the right place at the right time and it delivered tremendous hurt to the enemy, butnthere were other aircraft that were being developed during the P-47's service life that would eclipse it. Therefore, it remained in active service with the Air Force until 1949 and as Joe mentioned, in service with National Guard units until 1953.
What replaced thet P-47?
The Douglas A-1D, which was being developed latewar and may have even seen combat if the Pacific war continued longer than it did. But the fact of the matter is, the A-1 was far better suited to the ground attack role than the P-47. It had decent speed, excellent range and it's bombload was the same as a B-17's max. - 8,000 pounds, which was 5,500 more than the P-47.
While the A-1D may not have had the 8 .50 cal. MGs, it did have 4 20mm cannon, which is a considerable amount of damage to anything on the receiving end.
So really, by the time the Korean war started, the P-47 was simply not needed.
The Skyraider did indeed replace the P-47 with it's mission profile in a direct/indirect way.The A-1 didn't replace the P-47, it was a Navy aircraft. The USAF didn't use the A-1 until Vietnam. The P-47 was replaced in the fighter-bomber role by the F-51, F-80, and F-84. The F-47 would have been useful in Korea, it just wasn't available. Also the range of the Mustang was needed early on when mission were flown from Japan.
The Skyraider did indeed replace the P-47 with it's mission profile in a direct/indirect way.
As for the P-51D, it's max. bombload was 1,000 pounds (divided by one hardpoint on each wing), the P-47D could carry up to 2,500 pounds of bombs max. The F-82 carried a max. Bombload of 4,000 pounds.
The Skyraider could carry up to 8,000 pounds - this also happened to be the max. load/short range rating for the B-17G!
Yes, it was requested by the USN, but it ended up service with the USN, USMC and USAF.
In addition to it's warload and tremendous survivability from ground defenses, it had good range and exceptional loiter time.
And to compare it to the first and second generation jets is apples and oranges.
By the way, the P-80 could carry up to 1,000 pounds of bombs, the F-84 could cary just over 4,400 pounds of bombs and the F-86 could carry a max. bombload of 5,300 pounds, but that would eliminate it's droptanks, cutting into it's range quite a bit.
On the Navy side, the F9F could carry a max. of 2,000 pounds, the F2H could carry up to 3,000 pounds of bombs.
So yes, the USAF may not have "replaced" the P-47 directly with the Skyraider, but in Korea, the Skyraider performed in the exact capacity as the P-47 had done in WWII and again, in Vietnam.[/QUOTE
Closet thing the USAF has in Korea was probably the B-26.
Well, the USAF used a blend of all the fighter types for close air support. The F-84 actually performed two impressive strikes, taking out both the Toksan Dam and the Chasan Dam, both near Pyongyang.Closet thing the USAF has in Korea was probably the B-26.
Yes, at Hwachon dam....AFAIR, the USN even did a successful 'Dambusters' strike on North Korea, using the Skyraider in its torpedo bomber role.
I'm not aware of any footage ever taken, although it would be impressive to see.Ta for that G-G, I always thought that was an example of brilliant lateral thinking,
I wonder if that attack was filmed, & if so, where the footage is now?
The pilots were certainly skilled, no doubt.Good stuff! Ta, G-G.
I guess the old salts who knew the torp-tech were proud to get a gig for their long-dormant tin-fish.
Wonder if running in fresh water required any buoyancy/depth adjustments?
Perhaps the strike-spread was a calculation, or maybe it was was just - 'Let 'em have it!'?
I recall reading that those Skyraider jocks knew their stick-skills,
& could defeat P-47s & F8Fs in tight-turning mock-fight contests.
seems folks forget about jets that take longer runways and they were there ? and yes 51 they could ground strike but why use them for that unless you just wish to find what a bullet does to the cooling system .fact is the mustang was a bad turn fighter. just there were so many of them ,so the best thing about the 51 was the range . and yes they were cheap and you get what you pay for ,The Mustang was a far better aircraft than the Thunderbolt.
Was a better dogfighter, excellent ground operations as demonstrated in Korea.
Far less expensive to build, maintain, service, used a lot less fuel for long range missions.
The Thunderbolt would not have been effective in Korea.
It could not use the Japanese bases as it would not get off the ground, Even without a bomb load.
It would have same issues that the Corsair and other Recips had with large oil tank, cooler and turbo.
If hit would burst into flames.
It's only advantage was in high altitude top coverage and diving speed.
One good attribute was that the Thunderbolt came with far less reliability issues.
One of the unreported attribute of the Mustang that they remained on station longer because of its range.
They were very effective in ground attack.