P-47D-22 hot oil vs D-28?

[Voyager]

Been getting back into things with the P-47, and is it just me or does the D-22 seem to start quick missions with its engine oil hotter than the D-28 and have a harder time keeping the oil cool? 

 

Is this just an illusion caused by the different gauges? Or was there a change in the oil cooling design between the two models? 

 

Thank you, 

 

Harry Voyager

[LukeFF]

Same engine, same starting oil temperature on both planes.

[354thFG_Panda_]

It may be due to the different propellers. The d28 has those inner sections that help with flow into the intake. I noticed the d28s cooling is slightly better most of the time despite being slower with less air going in. It may be a placebo though.

Edited October 29, 2022 by theRedPanda

[Raptorattacker]

33 minutes ago, theRedPanda said:

It may be a placebo though.

Nope, it's definitely a Thunderbolt!! 

[Supercharger]

16 hours ago, Voyager said:

Is this just an illusion caused by the different gauges?

At the beginning this was confusing me too, but as you say, it is just the different layout of the gauge...... 

[RyanR]

Different gauges.

 

Ironically, I found I was having trouble keeping the oil *warm* in the P-47 at higher altitudes.

 

-Ryan

[RossMarBow]

I either forget to open the oil radiator or open it to 5%

50% is best for aerodynamics 

 

Never had oil overheating issues