While the F-47N-25-RE (P-47N) is famous for its 1,000 lb bombs, it frequently carried smaller ordnance depending on the mission and theater:
- 500 lb AN-M64A1 Bombs: This was a standard “medium” option often used in place of or alongside larger bombs.
- 250 lb AN-M57 Bombs: Historical loadouts and similar variants like the P-47D-25 show compatibility for 250 lb bombs, which were effective against lighter armored targets.
- 100 lb Bombs: Though less common on the late-war “N” model, earlier Thunderbolts and some Pacific theater configurations used 100 lb bombs for anti-personnel or soft-target strikes.
- Cluster Bombs: In certain late-war configurations, wing racks could be fitted with cluster bomb units for clearing large areas of soft targets.
War Thunder, you can use the custom loadout editor to swap the massive 1,000-pounders for 500 lb or 250 lb variants to better suit your playstyle or target types.
Trouble is - you can only select 1x500lb bomb as standard.! This appears to be incorrect and options are missing.!!
This plane SHOULD have the ability to select 3 x smaller bombs as per requirements.!!!
If you want to report missing ordinance you need to provide proof that it both can and did carry those IRL. Here are the requirements from the bug report site:
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/858869/republic-p-47/
https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt
https://p47millville.org/museum/p47-thunderbolts/ (care in mind - F-47 IS P-47 designated)
Manual Reference: AN 01-65BC-2
The Maintenance and Inspection Manual for the F-47N (P-47N) contains a section titled “Armament Installation - Bomb Racks.” It includes the following technical specifications:
“The S-1 bomb rack is designed to carry either a fuel tank or a bomb of 100, 250, 500, or 1000 pounds. The release mechanism is electrical, controlled by the pilot’s bomb release button on the control stick.”
The F-47N was actually the P47N as designated in the docs.
The P-47N Thunderbolt was the final, most advanced production variant of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, specifically designed for long-range escort missions in the Pacific Theater during World War II and later redesignated as the F-47N. It was defined by its massive fuel capacity, “wet” wings with increased span, and powerful 2,800 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-73 engine.
