F-47, the new successor of P-47 which defeated Germany in World War-2, is coming. Trump called it the most destructive ship ever. This ‘demonic avatar’ will be equipped with modern laser weapons and secret stealth technology, which has caused a huge uproar in the global defense world. Currently the F-47 exists as a prototype (experimental version). Its secret model has been flying for testing for the last 5 years. However, the fully finished aircraft (production model) is currently in the construction phase, whose first official flight is expected to take place in 2028. This will be a sixth generation fighter jet which has already created a stir all over the world. Currently, most of the countries seem to be struggling in making 5th generation fighter aircraft. There America has reached the threshold of sixth generation fighter jet. Even China and Russia will be shocked to see this aircraft.
In the world of weapons, F-47 is a name which will be the most destructive fighter aircraft in the world due to its speed and firepower. However, technically it is also known as F-47 Thunderbolt, which was a renaming of the famous P-47 of the Second World War. But in the modern era, the concepts of future fighter jets are also often being called by this name.
F-47: The muscleman of the sky and its destructive power
1. History and development: from P-47 to F-47
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a heavy fighter aircraft during World War II. When the US Air Force (USAF) changed its naming system in 1948, the P-47 was renamed F-47. This aircraft was renowned for its strength; It had the ability to return safely even after breaking in half.
2. The Devastating Arsenal
The F-47 was called the flying tank because of its heavy weapons.
• Machine Gun: It was armed with eight .50-caliber (12.7 mm) Browning M2 machine guns that fired simultaneously.
• Bombs and Rockets: It was capable of carrying up to 2,500 pounds of bombs and 5-inch rockets.
• Effect: It could destroy tanks and enemy bunkers while moving on the ground in the blink of an eye.
Mathematics of technical strength of F-47
| Speciality | Description (F-47) |
|---|---|
| maximum speed | 440 mph (over 700 km/h) |
| engine power | Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp (2,000 HP) |
| Role | Fighter-Bomber (deadly on both ground and air) |
| Range | Over 1,300 km (with extra tank) |
3. Why is it called ‘destructive’?
The biggest feature of F-47 was its endurance.
1. Air-cooled radial engine: There was no water pipeline in its engine, so even if an enemy bullet hit the engine, it would not fall.
2. heavy armor: Heavy steel plates were installed around its cockpit and fuel tank.
3. Multiple attacks simultaneously: The volley of bullets from eight machine guns could cut any enemy aircraft into pieces in the air.
4. Future F-47 Concept (Next-Gen Speculation)
Nowadays, in defense circles, ‘F-47’ is also mentioned for the future 6th Generation Fighter Jets. It is believed that the stealth aircraft like F-47 that will arrive in the future will:
• Will be equipped with laser weapons.
• Will be able to perform missions without a pilot (AI-Driven).
• Will be able to fly 5 times faster than the speed of sound (Hypersonic).
P-47’s role in World War-2
Breaking the back of Germany (Strategic Escort): In the war, P-47 was the first fighter plane which provided escort to the bombers deep inside Germany. This ended the dominance of Germany’s ‘Luftwaffe’ in the sky. It continued to fly even after facing direct attacks from enemy anti-aircraft guns. Despite the engine being half destroyed or the wings having hundreds of holes in them, it brought its pilot back home safely. On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), when the Allied forces landed on the beaches of France, the P-47 rained death from the sky. It destroyed more than 9,000 railway engines. More than 6,000 tanks and armored vehicles were destroyed. Germany’s supply line was completely cut, leaving the German army hungry and without weapons. P-47 took charge against Japanese aircraft in the Pacific area.
Question-Answer: The secret of the power of F-47
1. Question: Is the F-47 still in service today?
Answer: No, the historic F-47 was retired in the late 1950s but its legacy lives on in today’s A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog).
2. Question: Was the F-47 jet good for dogfights?
Answer: F-47 was very heavy, hence it was a little slow in turning, but once the target was hit, it was impossible for the enemy to escape.
3. Question: What was special in the engine of F-47?
Answer: The F-47 was equipped with a ‘turbosupercharger’, due to which it could fly at full power even at an altitude of 30,000 feet by drawing a lot of oxygen.
