Overview
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a monoplane fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Republic Aviation. Designed around the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engine and produced from 1941 through to 1945, it became the foremost American fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role during World War II. When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to eight tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the conflict. It is the namesake of a later U.S. ground-attack aircraft, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Wingspan | 12.42 m |
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| Height | 4.42 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | R-2800 Double Wasp |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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