Republic P-47D-40-RA Thunderbolt with Dorsal Fin 8001283027465

Republic P-47D-40-RA Thunderbolt with Dorsal Fin 8001283027465Affectionately know as the Jug, the P 47 was a heavy (7 ton) fighter for its time. Designed as an interceptor, it found its true role as a hard hitting ground attack aircraft. Its great structural strength and massive radial engine that could withstand damage better than that of in line engine fighters like the p 51and p 38helped it survive the punishment. In March, 1942, the first production models started coming out the assembly line, and in

XVI in 1/48 scale

9 July 1967

★A realistic depiction of the unique frame and double wishbone suspension gives plenty to look at on the underside of the model

The bomber featured robust defensive armament at five points (later expanded to seven) and could carry a maximum bomb load of 4

★The interior has been replicated down in great detail

88mm gun and with armor up to 150mm on the front and 80mm on the sides

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which were characterized by a different combination of offensive and defensive weaponry

The Bloch MB

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★Choose deployed or retracted fuel probe

can the F-35 hope to come close to matching the aviation reputation of the incomparable Spitfire