Wingspan: 12.75" Approx.
Model length: 10.25" Approx.
Code: PW07004 

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the Jug, was the largest single-engined fighter of its day, and a vast improvement over its predecessor. It was one of the main United States Army Air Force (USAAF) fighters of World War II. The Thunderbolt also served with a number of other Allied air forces. The P-47 was effective in air combat but proved especially adept in the ground-attack role. It had eight 50 caliber machine guns (four per wing). When fully loaded the P-47 could weigh up to eight tons. Its modern-day equivalent in that role, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, takes its name from the P-47.

Armament

• 8 x 0.5 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
• Up to 2,500 lb (1134 kg) of bombs
• 10 x 5 in (127 mm) unguided rockets 

Craftsmen with over 30 years of experience gave life to the P-47 Thunderbolt through this meticulously hand-carved mahogany wood desktop model plane. Scaled from an exact blueprint, this work of art was lavishly hand-painted with great concern for details and accuracy. A wood base and a brief history plate go with this desktop model plane.