P-47D Thunderbolt
DCS WORLD - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | ~100-110 MPH (87-95 kts) | Rotation / unstick speed |
| Vclimb | 160-180 MPH (140-155 kts) | Normal climb speed |
| Vfe | 200 MPH (174 kts) | Max flaps extended / gear down |
| Vcorner | ~300-320 MPH (260-278 kts) | Best sustained turn speed |
| Vapproach | 120-130 MPH (105-113 kts) | Final approach |
| Vthreshold | 110-115 MPH (95-100 kts) | Over threshold |
| Vdive limit | 505 MPH (440 kts) | Never exceed in dive below 5,000 ft |
| Vne cruise | 430 MPH (374 kts) | Level flight never exceed |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | 52 in Hg MAP / 2,700 RPM |
| Climb | 46 in Hg / 2,700 RPM |
| Cruise | 35-42 in Hg / 2,300-2,400 RPM |
| Military Power (combat) | 52 in Hg / 2,700 RPM (15 min limit) |
| War Emergency (WEP) | 64 in Hg / 2,700 RPM (5 min limit) |
| Approach | 25-30 in Hg / ~2,000 RPM |
| Idle / Taxi | 1,000 RPM |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP (0 deg) | Any | Cruise / Climb / Light takeoff |
| 20 deg (partial) | 200 MPH max | Normal takeoff (loaded) |
| FULL (40 deg) | 200 MPH max | Normal landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max RPM (takeoff / combat) | 2,700 RPM |
| Max MAP (Military Power) | 52 in Hg |
| Max MAP (WEP) | 64 in Hg (5 min limit) |
| Normal Cruise MAP | 32-45 in Hg |
| Oil Pressure (normal) | 60-90 PSI |
| Oil Pressure (min) | 50 PSI |
| Oil Temperature (normal) | 65-80 C |
| CHT (normal in-flight) | 200-260 deg F |
| CHT (never exceed) | 400 deg F |
| Turbocharger max RPM | 22,000 RPM |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity (internal) | ~305 US gal (main + aux) |
| Fuel Burn (cruise) | ~70-100 gal/hr |
| Pattern Altitude | 1,000 ft AGL |
| Pattern Speed | 180 MPH (clean) |
| Takeoff Roll (normal load) | ~2,000 ft |
| Max G (clean) | +7.3 g structural |
| WEP Time Limit | 5 minutes max |
| Military Power Limit | 15 minutes |
| MTOW | 7,938 kg (17,500 lb) |
| Bingo Fuel (mission planning) | Mission dependent - typically 50 gal reserve |