Tamiya 1/48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback"

Tamiya #61086 . 1/48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt RAZORBACK

Highly detailed 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a single-seat single-engine fighter used extensively by the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II.

The P47 was the largest single-engine fighter of the era, earning the nicknamed "Jug? by pilots who flew it. The P-47 was a formidable dogfighter, but the Jug?s ruggedness and superb firepower made it an exceptional ground-attack aircraft. P47s were fitted with a large Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp two-row 18-cylinder radial engine, which not only provided excellent horsepower but also provided Thunderbolt pilots with a shield against frontal attacks. In addition, the "Jugs? were armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns which were devastating against both air and ground targets.

This beautifully detailed 1:48 scale assembly model kit of the famed “Jug” by Tamiya depicts the P47D variant with “razorback” canopy configuration.

Features:

• The massive form of the plane, especially its belly and its cowling, has been accurately reproduced.
• Flaps come as separate parts and can be attached in the up or down position.
• 3 types of mirrors, gun sights and propellers are provided.
• Engine cowling flaps and the intercooler air outlets on each side of the fuselage can be represented in the opened or closed position.
• 500 pounds bombs, rocket launchers and 2 types of drop tanks are part of the kit.
• A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included.
• 230mm total length assembled

$71.50