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HA8414P-47D Thunderbolt "Tarheel Hal" Lt. 'Ike' David, 366 FS, 358 FG, May, 1945
General Background
The Republic Aviation P-47 "Thunderbolt" entered service in May 1942 with the introduction of the P-47B. It had a "Razorback", a high dorsal spine behind the side-ways opening canopy that reduced visibility. As improvements were made a "D" variant was produced with 12,602 being manufactured. The British developed a sliding bubble canopy for their Typhoon and this was adopted by the USAAF starting with the P-47D-5. With its ability to survive enemy fire along with impressive armament and bomb load the P-47 excelled at ground attack roles.
Hobby Master HA8414, P-47D Thunderbolt "Tarheel Hal" Lt. 'Ike' David, 366, 1:48
SKU: HA8414
US$101.00 Regular Price
US$97.00Sale Price
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- Total Number Produced: 12,602 most numerous variantCrew: 1Dimensions:Length: 36 ft. 1 in. (11 m)Wingspan: 40 ft. 9 in. (12.42 m)Height: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.47 m)Performance:Engine: 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59 twin-row radial, 2,535 hp (1,890 kW)Maximum Speed: 433 mph @ 30,000 ft (697 km/h @ 9,145 m)Service Ceiling: 43,000 ft. (13,100 m)Rate Of Climb: 3,120 ft/min (15.9 m/s)Range: 800 mi. combat, 1,800 mi. ferry (1,290 km combat / 2,900 km ferry)Armament: 8 x .50 in. (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns w/ 3,400 roundsMaximum 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) of bombs10 x 5 in. (127 mm) unguided rockets
