Side by Side P-47s with Different Canopies
Title
Side by Side P-47s with Different Canopies
Subject
Two P-47s for comparison between a Bubble Top canopy and a Razorback canopy
Description
A side by side comparison of the original Razorback canopy (right) and the updated Bubble Top canopy (left) on P-47s. Complaints with the Razorback canopy included difficulty in bailing out for pilots in flight, as well as overall visibility.
Source
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Publisher
United States Air Force
Date
1940s
Files
Collection
Citation
“Side by Side P-47s with Different Canopies,” A Look At United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Laughlin, accessed September 9, 2024, https://coloneljoelaughlin.omeka.net/items/show/91.