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maurice

16th May 2005 14:25

Xp47h

Hello all,
Does anybody please know the whereabouts of accurate drawings of the Xp47H Allison powered prototypes.
TIA
maurice

ArtieBob

16th May 2005 19:36

Re: Xp47h

I am not at home, so am going on memory. IIRC the P-47 H engine was not an Allison, but an experimental Chrysler engine. I believe there was a recent US magaziner with an article on this aircraft and a retailed drawing of the engine installation.

Best regards,

Artie Bob

maurice

17th May 2005 07:50

Re: Xp47h

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtieBob

I am not at home, IIRC the P-47 H engine was an experimental Chrysler engine.
Artie Bob

Oooooooops! Nor was I (at home) - thanks Artie Bob

maurice

Alex Smart

17th May 2005 17:38

Re: Xp47h

Hi,

An ugly looking thing with pointed nose and razor back, oh its mouth was open below its pointed nose.

42-23297 was one of two.

Later on there was the XP-47J 43-46952, with an almost back to normal look.

Finally the XP-72, a bubble top P47, a more refined version of the XP-47H, this version had its nose intake further back in line with the leadsing edge of the wings.

Alex

maurice

18th May 2005 07:58

Re: Xp47h

Yep. Have many published references and drawings, all of which appear incorrect when compared to the photos. Any accurate drawings about?
Thanks,
maurice

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