NEW TopFlite GS P-47 Razorback 2015
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Go Here if U wan't to know every thing about the History of the 15,660 Republic P-47 Thunder Bolts built. Very Interesting all the different Versions to the 3 different plants where they were built in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt
[TABLE="class: infobox, width: 315"]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]P-47N flying over the Pacific during World War II.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Role[/TH]
[TD]Fighter-bomber[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Manufacturer[/TH]
[TD]Republic Aviation[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Designer[/TH]
[TD]Alexander Kartveli[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]First flight[/TH]
[TD]6 May 1941[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Introduction[/TH]
[TD]1942[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Retired[/TH]
[TD]1966, Peruvian Air Force[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Primary users[/TH]
[TD]United States Army Air Forces
Royal Air Force
French Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Produced[/TH]
[TD]1941-1945[/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Number built[/TH]
[TD]15,660[SUP][1][/SUP][/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Unit cost[/TH]
[TD]US$85,000 in 1945[SUP][2][/SUP][SUP][not in citation given][/SUP][/TD]
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[TR]
[TH]Variants[/TH]
[TD]Republic XP-72[/TD]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt
[TABLE="class: infobox, width: 315"]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]P-47N flying over the Pacific during World War II.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Role[/TH]
[TD]Fighter-bomber[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Manufacturer[/TH]
[TD]Republic Aviation[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Designer[/TH]
[TD]Alexander Kartveli[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]First flight[/TH]
[TD]6 May 1941[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Introduction[/TH]
[TD]1942[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Retired[/TH]
[TD]1966, Peruvian Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Primary users[/TH]
[TD]United States Army Air Forces
Royal Air Force
French Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Produced[/TH]
[TD]1941-1945[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Number built[/TH]
[TD]15,660[SUP][1][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Unit cost[/TH]
[TD]US$85,000 in 1945[SUP][2][/SUP][SUP][not in citation given][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Variants[/TH]
[TD]Republic XP-72[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
#27
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I emailed Hobbico This is the answer I received.
Christopher,
Thanks for your interest in our Top Flite model. The Razorback is scheduled for release in June. Pre-orders are usually available within 2-3 weeks before release so check with your local dealer to get one of the first arrivals.
Thanks from your Hobbico Airplane Team!
Christopher,
Thanks for your interest in our Top Flite model. The Razorback is scheduled for release in June. Pre-orders are usually available within 2-3 weeks before release so check with your local dealer to get one of the first arrivals.
Thanks from your Hobbico Airplane Team!
#28
Thanks Chris, the date I got here i europe is september, but June sounds much better Saito FG-60r3 on order as well, will be a nice combo..Anyone tried 20x10x4blade props on this bird?
#30
According to my checks and a friend who has this engine and the p-47 cowl says it will fit.
The cowl has the following measurments at the thrustline according to another post on RCSB:
The cowl has the following measurments at the thrustline according to another post on RCSB:
It is 8.75 inches (222mm) on the horizontal and 12 inches (305mm) on the vertical.
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20x10x4 has been used on the Top Flite G.S. P-47. On a DLE 55, it turned 5500 rpm on the ground. It didn't really seem to unload in the air much. With a G-62, it tached at 6000 on the ground but hasn't been flown yet due to the weather. I suspect an EME 60 would turn it fine. Several guys at my field use that engine with a 24x9 and it pulls like crazy.
#32
Thanks Lifer, Im thinking maybe the 20x10x4 is a bit to much for the fg-60 and maybe a 19 inch is more correct..will have to see. The engine has been reported to pull an APC 22x10 at around 6800 static though and these radials are prone to be more "torque happy". I guess we will see.
#34
Yes I know, he is my friend but had forgotten about that video as it is a couple of years old...and I think it is an 18x10x4 actually, but you are right it looks to be sufficient power.
#35
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20x10x4 has been used on the Top Flite G.S. P-47. On a DLE 55, it turned 5500 rpm on the ground. It didn't really seem to unload in the air much. With a G-62, it tached at 6000 on the ground but hasn't been flown yet due to the weather. I suspect an EME 60 would turn it fine. Several guys at my field use that engine with a 24x9 and it pulls like crazy.
flypilot....It looks like you have done your homework and it will be the perfect engine!
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Something else to consider; Set up your favorite sport plane so it has the same wing loading as your warbird project plane. Add the necessary weight to the c/g then practice landing with your sport plane to gain experience with a similarly loaded plane.
Most sport planes and trainers land with nearly zero ground speed but warbirds land much faster. Practicing with a plane set up as above will help you with the transition.
It helps!
Most sport planes and trainers land with nearly zero ground speed but warbirds land much faster. Practicing with a plane set up as above will help you with the transition.
It helps!
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There really shouldn't be any surprises. The design has been around a long time. I reviewed the manual and it looked like they revised the air tank mount and of course with the top hatch you can hide all the switches, etc. I can't justify buying a third T.F. G.S. P-47, but I expect it to be very popular.
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Something else to consider; Set up your favorite sport plane so it has the same wing loading as your warbird project plane. Add the necessary weight to the c/g then practice landing with your sport plane to gain experience with a similarly loaded plane.
Most sport planes and trainers land with nearly zero ground speed but warbirds land much faster. Practicing with a plane set up as above will help you with the transition.
It helps!
Most sport planes and trainers land with nearly zero ground speed but warbirds land much faster. Practicing with a plane set up as above will help you with the transition.
It helps!