The P-47 was a big (7 Ton) and very powerful high-altitude fighter, commonly called "The Jug". The project in from 1939 and deliveries started late in 1942, a total of 15,683 of this US fighter aircraft was built in WWII. In the beginning the P-47 was designed as an interceptor, but later it proved to be an outstanding combat plane both in bomber escort and ground attack duty. It had great structural strength and massive radial engine that could withstand damage better than the other plane. The P-47D model was the major production version and 6,315 were built. This aircraft was power by a water-injected version of the 2,000hp R-2800 engine, which gave it a top speed of 433mph at 30,000 feet. The P-47 models prior to D-25 became known as "Razorbacks."
Model Information:
Contains over 30 parts and includes 1 clear windscreen/canopy.
Dimensions:
Length: 155 mm
Wingspan: 173 mm
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