Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds 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

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 6" 6.75"

This model has been stored since purchase and has only been opened for photos

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.

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

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.

Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds

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.