1:48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

Plastic kit of an American fighter jet produced by Italeri

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The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt fighter undoubtedly plays a significant role in the history of military aviation. This single-seat American low-flying fighter-bomber featured a powerful Pratt&Whitney R-2800 radial engine of over 2,000 horsepower, which allowed it to reach remarkable speeds, especially at higher altitudes, and offered exceptional operational flexibility. The P-47 was effective both as a fighter to provide escort for bombers and as a lethal aircraft for ground support and attack missions. Its airframe was extremely robust and was heavily armed with eight 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns. In addition, it could be equipped with bombs and rockets, which increased its offensive capabilities. The P-47 has been successfully deployed by the United States since 1943 in various theaters of operations.

Model Specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Length: 229 mm
• Number of decal versions: 4
• Difficulty: 3

Italeri colors needed:

• 4315AP, 4605AP, 4606AP, 4642AP, 4659AP, 4669AP, 4677AP, 4681AP, 4682AP, 4721AP, 4728AP, 4736AP, 4674AP, 4765AP, 4308AP, 4768AP, 4754AP.

It is necessary to purchase:

• colors,
• glue for plastic models,
• thinner,
• brushes.