[BillSwagger]

Power plant: R-4360-41 - 4,150 hp

Top speed: 511mph at 25,000ft
445mph at sea level

climb: 5280 ft per minute at 10,000ft

Empty weight: 11,500 lbs
Loaded weight: 14,700 lbs
max weight: 17,800 lbs

Armament:
6 x 50 cal (M3)
or
4 x 20mm
or
2 x 37mm + 2 20mm


I adapted this P-47D-16 skin to create a modified concept based on other prototypes from that era.

This never existed, and therefore never really flew but the projections are based on former prototypes that did exist.

here's a brief read, but there are no sources so it could be a fairytale.

http://tbo.wikidot.com/p-72







Bill