The fastest P-47 was a lightweight N series,about 500 were made in 1945.It was capable of 490+ MPH in level flight with full combat gear.Powered by a PW R2800 Radial.
The P-38 shot down 7000 Japanese planes,many more than any other Allied aircraft.Many of thse victories cam earlier in the Pacific war when the Japanese still had good planes and pilots.The P-38 was a large fighter,2-1/2 times the weight of the famous Japanese Zero.By manipulating the twin engines and air brake flaps, a good pilot could turn inside of the Zero to bring his guns on target.
The P-38 is the mose beautiful designed aircraft of WW2,deadly Art Deco styling
