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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Republic P-47D 'Thunderbolt' SN: 45-49167

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Description
  Manufacturer:Republic
  Base model:P-47
  Designation:P-47
  Version:D
  Nickname:Thunderbolt
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Serial/Bureau Number:45-49167
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 36' 1" 11.0 m
  Height:14' 8" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 40' 9" 12.9 m
  Wingarea: 322.0 sq ft 29.9 sq m
  Empty Weight: 11,000 lb 4,988 kg
  Gross Weight: 14,500 lb 9,387 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-21
  Horsepower (each): 2000

Performance
  Range: 1,030 miles 1,658 km
  Cruise Speed: 350 mph 563 km/h 304 kt
  Max Speed: 420 mph 53 km/h 28 kt
  Ceiling: 42,000 ft 12,801 m