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| | Code: CG-WB99624
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Price: $24.99
 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series WB99624
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model
USAAF 56th FG, 61st FS, "Pengi II", Boleslaw Gladych, RAF Boxted, England, July 1944| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt | | 6" | | 6.75" |
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the Jug, was the largest single-engined fighter of its day, and a vast improvement over the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, its predecessor. It was one of the main United States Army Air Force (USAAF) fighters of World War II, and also served with other Allied air forces. The P-47 was effective in air combat but proved especially adept at ground attack. It had eight .50-caliber machine guns, four per wing. When fully loaded the P-47 could weigh up to eight tons.
Designed by Alexander Kartveli meeting a USAAC requirement for a heavy fighter, the P-47 was first flown on May 6th, 1941. Later models featured a "bubble-top" canopy rather than the sharply peaked "razorback” fuselage which resulted in poor visibility for the aircraft’s pilot. The P-47, a deadly pursuit aircraft, featured 8 x 12.7mm machine guns; all mounted in the wings. Even with the complicated turbosupercharger system, the sturdy airframe and tough radial engine, the P-47 (“Jug” or “Juggernaut” as it was nicknamed) could absorb damage and still return home. Built in greater quantities than any other US fighter, the P-47 was the heaviest single-engine WWII fighter and the first piston-powered fighter to exceed 500 mph.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Warbirds" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Corgi "Warbirds" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- No pilot figures.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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