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P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter WWII Airplane Model

P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter WWII Airplane Model

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The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is an American fighter aircraft. From the first prototype produced in 1941, 15,686 P-47s were produced, the last of which was accepted by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) from Republic Aviation' Evansville, Indiana factory.

Hard to kill -- The P-47 made a large target but proved to be a durable opponent. (Image source: WikiCommons)

The P-47 would also be the foundation stock for rebuilding a majority of the post-war European air forces. Unlike the P-51, this aircraft was easily maintained and more forgiving of pilot mistakes (due to its more robust construction). Like the USAF, these aircraft only started to retire as the second generation jets became readily available. In the early 1950s as the now renamed F-47 was being retired from active USAF service, these aircraft were through various Military Assistance Programs (MAPS) offered to numerous South American countries. For the next 15 years, the F-47 would continue as a front line fighter with these nations.

Although big and heavy, the Thunderbolt could keep up with the fastest fighters of the war. (Image source: WikiCommons)

 

While the majority of the earlier versions and war-weary aircraft were quickly scrapped, most of the last production blocks would continue in service with the post-war USAAF and the new USAF. For the next five years, these aircraft would continue as a front-line fighter with the active United States Air Force. It would also serve for over 10 years with a preponderance of the Air National Guard fighter units east of the Mississippi River.

The P-47 carried eight .50 caliber machine guns. (Image source: WikiCommons)

Details:

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Age Range: > 14 years old
  • Theme: Fighter Airplanes
  • Type: Pre-built
  • Quantity of Items in Set: 1
  • Material: Plastic PVC
  • Size: 152*178*60mm

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