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Republic P-47G 'Thunderbolt'

Description
  Manufacturer:Republic
  Base model:P-47
  Designation:P-47
  Version:G
  Nickname:Thunderbolt
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:1

Specifications
  Length: 36' 1" 11.0 m
  Wingspan: 40' 9" 12.4 m
  Gross Weight: 14,500 lb 6,575 kg

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

Performance
  Max Speed: 420 mph 676 km/h 365 kt

Known serial numbers
42-24920 / 42-24939, 42-24940 / 42-24979, 42-24980 / 42-25039, 42-25040 / 42-25119, 42-25120 / 42-25273

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"ChinoCalifornia

P-47G on display

The Air Museum "Planes of Fame"
    


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 John D. Voss
 , CA
The P-47G was a Curtiss-built Republic Thunderbolt. Curtiss produced 354 aircraft at their Buffalo (NY) factory and it was identical to the P-47D (Razorback).
03/24/2006 @ 17:09 [ref: 12905]