Whats more velnerable P-38 or P-47 in ground attack

[Jank]

In a ground attack role, which would be safer to be in whenm there's incoming flak, 20mm and small arms fire.?

[syscom3]

P47 was probably the safest.

[carpenoctem1689]

P-47D i would say. I like the radial engine, even though the P-38 has the dual-engine layout. The P-47 seems like it has a safe cockpit to me, with the more width between the pilot and the bottom of the airframe, offering more protection. Also the P-47 has better side/down view, so you can better avoid a threat because you can see it.

[pbfoot]

tough question twin engines with liquid cooled engines with a smaller profile or radial with with larger profile i like the 38 because of smaller frontal profile

[lesofprimus]

P-47 without a doubt...

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I personally dont think it is much of a difficutl decision. The P-47 was designed for it, the P-38 was not. The P-47 was a better ground attack aircraft and I think history has proven this.

[syscom3]

The P47 was designed as a high altitude fighter. The ground attack role was not a consideration when it was still on the drawing board.

The P38 was designed as a bomber interceptor. Again, the ground attack role wasnt even a consideration.

[evangilder]

That may be so but we have the luxury of looking back in time at what the P-47 did. I would go with the jug as well for ground attack..

[FLYBOYJ]

Guys, remember flyboy's #1 rule - Glycol Sucks!!!!

[V-1710]

I would rather be in something without a radiator. But, air cooled radial engines do have oil coolers, and a hit in the oil cooler is just as bad.

[Gnomey]

P-47 for me hands down.

[cheddar cheese]

P-38. But im biased like that Besides a P-38 can fly perfectly well on one engine.

[Gnomey]

P-38. But im biased like that Besides a P-38 can fly perfectly well on one engine.

So can the P-47...

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I really dont think there is much of an argument to this one. History speaks for itself and its the P-47.

[the lancaster kicks ass]

also if the plane is **** down i'd rather be in the -47, built like a **** brick house and has a skid for just such an emergency........