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Hello Franek
my opinion that P-47N had clearly longer range than P-51D is based on a typical USAAF graph which shows ranges of various a/c with various loads on a certain mission. The mission in question consisted t/o, climb to operation altitude, flight to target area, higher powersetting cruising in target area, air combat using full power and return flight. Of course there is variables which might favour one a/c type over an other but in general these graphs give more realistic appraisment of the range characterists of a certain a/c than max still air range. And in that graph P-47N had clearly longer range than P-51D. I can give exact figures in the evening if You want.
Juha
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