Product Description

- The weaponry is also fully reproduced, conveying the power of the Thunderbolt.

[About the actual machine]
- The P-47D Thunderbolt was a large fighter plane developed and deployed by the US Army during World War II.
- The engine was a Pratt & Whitney R-2800, an 18-cylinder air-cooled radial engine that produced 2,000 horsepower, the most powerful at the time.
- It was also equipped with an exhaust turbine, giving it a top speed of 690km/h.
- First flight: May 1941.
- Since its introduction, it has undergone various improvements through actual combat, and various types have been created.
- Among these, the most representative type was the D type.
- The D-type also came equipped with a bubble-type canopy to ensure visibility.
- Over 12,000 D-25s were produced across all types.

[About the model]
- The model is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the American WWII fighter, the P-47D Thunderbolt.
- The kit models the bubble top type.
- The aircraft shape is accurately reproduced, including the panel lines.
- The base of the wing-mounted machine guns is provided as a separate part.
- The panel in that area is a separate part so you can see it even after completion.
- The cockpit is accurately recreated with detail including the instrument panel, control stick, floor and side walls.
- In addition, the engine is also reproduced in the nose.
- In addition, a wide variety of bombs and drop tanks are included.
- You can enjoy the heavy armament unique to the P-47 Thunderbolt.
- Markings include a selection of aircraft featuring attractive US military nose art.
- With a finished overall length of 229mm, this kit shows the power of the P-47D Thunderbolt.

[Main features]
- 1/48 scale reproduction of the P-47D Thunderbolt
- Precise modeling of engine, cockpit, and other parts
- Includes a wide range of bombs and drop tanks
- Markings are selected from US military aircraft that were active on the European front.



Item Size/Weight : 34.5 x 24.1 x 6 cm / 397g

Product Specifications

Item series

Platz/Italeri Aircraft

Country

USA

Item code

IT2835

JAN code

8001283028356

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