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| | Code: MP-5359-2 
Price: $22.95
Status: In Stock
Quantity in Cart: none
| Postage Stamp Planes 5359-2
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model
USAAF 325th FG Checkertails, Big Stud, Robert Baseler, Italy, 1945 |
| 1:100 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt | | 4.25" | | 5" |
This single seat fighter bomber was cleared for production in 1942. The P-47's long range had a dramatic impact on WWII. As a result, the plane had top scores in Europe. Top speed was 470 m.p.h. and range with drop tanks was 2350 miles. 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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. "Postage Stamp Planes" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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