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Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 19, 2005 7:51 PM
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Yes, we've all heard about the "Which is the best fighter jet." topic. There are 141 replies. Lets switch gears here.
What do you think is the best World War 2 fighter?
I personally think the P-47 D was the best. Although it dosen't look like it, it has incredible speed, range, and firepower. It could survive enormous amounts of damage. It's only weakness was less than average maneuverability. I also, for the record, know that it was originally designed as an interceptor, not for ground attack or dogfighting.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 19, 2005 7:52 PM
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Currently 142 replies, actually.
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Update: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 20, 2005 6:34 AM
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P-47 D Bubbletop.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 20, 2005 6:38 AM
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Dornier Do-335
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 20, 2005 9:34 AM
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I agree with the Dornier.
Best multirole was Tempest V, and maybe best conventional plane. It could fight air-air but could do CAS like a Typhoon.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 21, 2005 7:58 AM
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the P-51D was the best fighter of the war. It had the greatest range, speed (except for the Me-262) and could climb higher and faster than any other fighter. It was small, thus making it a difficult target, and it had very good maneuverability.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 21, 2005 8:50 AM
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Actually the Dornier looks like a very good plane. Probably would beat all else in the sky. It must have been one of those secret projects. I never heard of that thing.
Actually the Me-163 was the fastest of Wold War 2.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 21, 2005 8:52 AM
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Was that the Komet? If so, that doesn't count. It wasn't practical and didn't work very well.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 21, 2005 9:03 AM
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Wait.
Actually the last version of the P-47 D is as good or better than the Dornier.
The P-47 D-25 can withstand more damage than most other planes by itself. Both planes have about the same total caliber, but to be exact, the P-47 outguns by a mere 1.6 millimeteers. Standard speed on the P-47 is 20 mph faster than the Dornier. The P- 47 can go 1900 miles, the Dornier 1280. The P-47 can fly higher than the Dornier. The P-47 is finally a ton lighter than the Dornier.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 21, 2005 9:04 AM
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Oh. Yeah that was the Komet.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 26, 2005 1:47 PM
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Dornier 335-front and rear propellor.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 27, 2005 9:27 AM
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The p-47 was a good plane, but among the -47s the P-47N Long range was the best.
I like the F-4U Corsair. 6 .50s, carrrier capable, jungle weather resistant, and with a powerful engine, I think 2250 hp. It was a good night fighter, and had manuvrability to match the Shiden-Kai. In a one-on-one situation, it had the best chances against a Zero. Well maybe the -51 but the Allison wasn't great for the jungle.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 27, 2005 3:10 PM
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Yeah, the original Merlins on P-51s were better suited for the jungle.
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 27, 2005 3:20 PM
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mustang P-51
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Re: Best World War 2 Fighter?
Nov 27, 2005 4:14 PM
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Yeah but they used Allison-engined Mustangs. Guess they didn't want to re-engine them.
Then again, they were operating in high altitudes. The Mustang probably had a big advantage over Zekes and Shiden-Kais
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